MANALAPAN-ENGLISHTOWN REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Teacher Observation Report

Teacher's Name: Date:

School: Grade/Subject:

Observer: Time: From To

Tenured Non - Tenured Replacement

Lesson Summary:
Objectives:

Activities:

Closure:






Planning and Preparation (Discussion topics from conference)
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Plans clear but flexible instructional goals which allow for personalization of
learning


Plans reflect the goal(s), objective(s), and content of the curriculum and act as
a useful guide for instruction


Incorporates student data from formal and informal assessment(s) while
planning the lesson


Communicates with in-class support teacher or other participating
professionals regarding curriculum/lesson objectives and strategies


Connects learning activities to previous and future lessons
Assigns homework with a clear purpose, providing practice and/or exploration
of skills and concepts


Plans activities that encourage student enthusiasm and involvement

* No check in any column indicates not applicable.



Knowledge of Subject Area/Curriculum
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Exhibits knowledge of subject matter
Demonstrates understanding of curriculum
Provides relevant examples and demonstrations to illustrate concepts and
skills


* No check in any column indicates not applicable.


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CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
(Academics/Pedagogy)
Teaching Strategies/Techniques
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The following instructional strategies were used:
Differentiated instruction
Direct Instruction
Problem Based Learning
Thematic/Interdisciplinary instruction

Cooperative Group instruction
Inquiry Based instruction
Hands On instruction
Technology Integrated instruction
Co-Teaching
Workshop model
Performance based activity
Other (List)



Implementation of above instructional strategies
Addresses different learning modalities with activities in one or more of the
following:


Visual/Spatial
Verbal
Tactile
Kinesthetic
Other



Effectively communicates learning objectives
Provides clear directions
Provides opportunities for higher order thinking to develop new ideas and
encourage divergent thinking through comparisons, classification, analogies
and metaphors, verbal and graphic models, or inductive or deductive
reasoning, etc.


Uses varied questioning techniques to address cognitive levels, focus on
essential skills & knowledge, or activate & summarize learning


Allows for appropriate wait time to promote engagement
Provides feedback that is instructional, corrective, specific to criterion and
timely in nature


Promotes high academic time on task to maximize student learning
Involves all students in the learning
Assesses student progress during the lesson and adjusts instruction
appropriately


Adjusts levels of difficulty and complexity of task(s) to ensure student success
Provides opportunities for guided and independent practice

Uses appropriate available tools, materials and resources
Provides feedback on homework
Brings lesson to closure, reinforcing the objective and leading to future learning

* No check in any column indicates not applicable.
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CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT AND MANAGEMENT
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Actively monitors the behavior of all students during whole-class, small group,
and seatwork activities and during transitions between instructional activities


Maintains appropriate student behavior and the dignity of individuals

Treats all students in a fair and equitable manner
Establishes routines that encourage effective learning and instruction
Creates a physically, emotionally and socially safe learning environment to
foster a sense of community, demonstrating mutual support and respect


Motivates students through verbal and non-verbal communication
Uses positive reinforcement to recognize student efforts and achievement
* No check in any column indicates not applicable.


Highlights/Suggestions/Comments:






Conference Date:

Teachers Comments Attached Yes No (Circle One)

Comments must be attached within ten (10) school days after the conference date.

I have seen and read this report.


Teacher's Signature/Date Administrator's Signature/Date

Copies to be distributed to Teacher, Principal, Supervisor, Director of Human Resources


9/6/06