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Content Knowledge
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I establish good eye contact with my class. I

do not talk over their heads, to the blackboard
or to just one individual.
If I tend to teach predominantly to one area of
the classroom, I am aware of this.
I make a conscious effort at all times to pay
attention to all students equally.
I divide my students into small groups in an
organized and principled manner.
I recognize that these groups should differ in
size and composition, varying with the

Teaching/Learning
B. The Classroom
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I arrange the seating in my class to suit the

class activity for the day.
I consider the physical comfort of the room
such as heat and light.
When I need special materials or equipment, I
have them set up before the class begins.

I talked to my students and had good eye contact.

I got answers from many different students, not just
one or two
Students are sitting 4-5 to a table group

Notes:
The class was already sitting in their table groups; 45 per group
The practice was individual, so they didnt need to be
in groups
Document camera and screen were set up with my
papers ready to go

Literacy
C. Presentation
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My handwriting on the blackboard and /or

charts is legible from all locations in the
classroom. It is large enough to accommodate
students with vision impairments.
I speak loudly enough to be heard in all parts of
the classroom and I enunciate clearly.
I vary the exercises in class, alternating rapid
and slow paced activities to keep up maximum
interest level in the class.
I am prepared to give a variety of explanations,
models or descriptions, understanding that
one explanation may not be sufficient for all
students.
I help the students form working principles and
generalizations.
Students use new skills or concepts long
enough so that they are retained and thus future

Notes:
My handwriting on my own graphic organizer was
easy to read. I zoomed in enough on the document
camera so everyone could see.
Perhaps I could have written my example graphic
organizer as I went instead of having it pre-written
I could hear myself clearly, so I think everyone else
could.
Students turn and talk first, then listen, answer
questions, and write (using multiple language arts)
Modeled my own example
Gave students thinking time and gave them a fifteen

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application is possible.
I plan for "thinking time for my students so
they can organize their thoughts and plan what
they are going to say or do.

Diversity
D. Culture and Adjustment
o I am aware that cultural differences affect the
learning situation.
o I keep the cultural background(s) of my
students in mind when planning daily activities
and am aware of culture misunderstandings
which might arise from the activities I choose.
o I work for an atmosphere of understanding and
mutual respect.
o I tell students when they have done well, but I
don't let praise become mechanical.
o My activites are varied, some more visual,
aural, oral and kinesthetic. I provide models,
examples, and experiences to maximize
learning in each of these areas.

Professionalism
B. Self-concepts
I treat my students with the same respect that I expect
them to show me.
I plan "one-centred" activities which give all students
an opportunity at some point to feel
important and accepted.
C. Aptitude and Perception
I am aware that my students learn differently.
My exercises are varied, some ore visual, aural, oral
and kinesthetic. I provide models,
examples, and experiences to maximize learning in each
of these areas.
I finish my class period in a way which will review
the new concepts presented during the class period. My
students can immediately evaluate their understanding of
those concepts.
III. The Activity
A. Interaction
The activities maximize student involvement.
The activities are organized to insure a high success
rate, leaving enough room for error tomake the activity
challenging.

second warning
They had time to plan before they even brainstormed

Notes:
Kept cultural backgrounds in mind; used examples
relatable to their lives
Respected all students
I think I should have praised my students more and
told them I liked their answers and why I liked their
answer
Provided models
Could have been more engaging to connect to their
own lives.

I believe I treated all students with

the same respect
I believe all students felt important
and accepted. After reading their
narratives, I talked to them about
what they wanted to be when they
grew up and told them how
awesome it was.
I provided models and used many
language arts; talking, listening,
reading, visually representing, etc.
We did wrap up at the end, but did
not video this because it was after
the practice

The students moved to turn and

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The activity is focused.
The activity is geared to the proficiency level of my
class or slightly beyond.
I make the content of the activity relevant and
meaningful to my students' world.

talk, but I probably should have

included more movement
The activity was geared toward the
ACT Aspire test that the students
would be having the next week