Wesleyan College

Lab Course Observation Instrument (LCOI)

Name: Ciara Hall Course: EDU 370 Date: 3-21-18 Observation #: 1

Cooperating Teacher: Kimberly McDavid School: Academy for the Blind Grade/Area: 3rd grade Evaluator: Pritchard

KEY: N/P= Not Present or applicable 1 = Emerging 2 = Developing 3 = Proficient 4 = Exemplary

NP 1 2 3 4 Observation Proficiencies/TCOI
3 1) Lesson planning, preparation and organization are evident. II-3b
3 2) Materials are organized and distributed efficiently. II-5a; II-5b
3 3) Various and appropriate resources are utilized II-3b
3 4) The purpose of the lesson is articulated (communicated to the students). I-2b
2 5) Sound knowledge of the content is evident. I-1a
3 6) The lesson is designed to accommodate a variety of student abilities and learning styles. I-1b; II-4b; II-4c
3 7) “Real world” connections are addressed in the lesson. I-1b
3 8) Objectives are measurable and relevant. I-1b
3 9) Students are given clear directions and demonstrate a readiness to complete the assignments/assessments. II-4b
3 10) Assistance is provided to individuals or groups as needed. I-2b
3 11) Adequate feedback and encouragement are provided to the students. II-5c; II-6a; II-6b;II-6c
3 12) Knowledge of the students’ background and performance is used to assist in developing
activities and assessments. III-7a; III-7b; III-7c
3 13) Assessments are aligned to the lesson objectives. III-7a; III-7b; III-7c
3 14) Candidate closes lesson effectively (eg: Provides students an opportunity to self-assess) III-8a; III-8b; III-8c
3 15) High academic expectations are communicated to students. II-3a
3 16) Students are treated fairly and equitably. II-6a; II-6b; II-6c
3 17) The classroom environment is supportive of learning. II-5a; II-5b;
3 18) Transitions are effective II-5a; II-5b
3 19) The candidate speaks and writes standard English clearly, correctly and distinctly. II-3a
3 20) Effective classroom management skills are evident. II-5a; II-5b; II-5c

Student’ Signature: Paper and Electronic Copy Of Ciara’s Signature on file Date: 3-28-18
Evaluator’s Signature: Paper and Electronic Copy Of Dr. Pritchard’s Signature on file Date: 3-28-18
A plan of action addressing any area where a ‘1’ was received should be submitted within one week of signing this form.
“NP” (not present) is not a “0” score. This should only be used when an area was not included in the observed lesson. REVISION: (12/10/17)
Dr. Pritchard’s Notes:

 Lesson is on resources; especially natural, renewable and non-renewable.

 Ciara opened with explaining the topic of the lesson.
 Trees and animals are renewable resources. Coal, oil and gas are non-renewable ones. Water is also non-renewable.
 Why use a recording of someone else talking about this topic?
 Ciara is very tender with the 3 children.
 Ciara stated that “Coal, oil and wood” are non-renewable. Not true for wood.
 Spelling words out for the Braille machine is awkward.
 The children are generally knowledgeable.
 The teacher shouldn’t have let Joshua go to the restroom right at the end of the lesson.