Formative Evaluation
College of Education
Childhood Education & Literacy Studies
Name: / Observer: / Date:
School/CT / Grade/Subject: / Level:
Domain 1: Planning and Preparation
BENCHMARKS / EVIDENCE / Observer Comments(1a) Aligns instruction with appropriate standards; (1b) sequences lessons and concepts to ensure coherence & required prior knowledge; (3e) relates and integrates the subject matter with other disciplines and life experiences / 1.a. Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy
(1e) Uses diagnostic student data to plan lessons; (1f) develops learning experiences that require students to demonstrate a variety of applicable skills and competencies; (4a) analyzes and applies data from multiple assessments to diagnose students’ learning needs; / 1.b. Demonstrating Knowledge of Students
(1a) Aligns instruction with appropriate standards; (1b) sequences lessons and concepts to ensure coherence & required prior knowledge / 1.c. Setting Instructional Outcomes
(2) Organizes, allocates and manages classroom resources; (3g) applies varied instructional strategies and resources, including appropriate technology, teaching for understanding / 1.d. Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources
(1c) Designs instruction for students to achieve mastery; (3e) relates and integrates the subject matter with other disciplines and life experiences; (1b) sequences lessons and concepts to ensure coherence & required prior knowledge / 1.e. Designing Coherent Instruction
(1d) Selects appropriate formative assessments to monitor learning; (4b) designs and aligns formative and summative assessments that align with objectives and lead to mastery; (4c) uses a variety of assessment tools to monitor student progress, achievement and learning gains / 1.f. Designing Student Assessments
Domain 2: Classroom Environment
BENCHMARKS (FEAPs) / EVIDENCE / Observer Comments(2d) Respects students’ cultural, linguistic & family background; (2e) maintains a climate of openness, inquiry, fairness & support; relates & integrates subject matter with other disciplines & life experiences / 2.a. Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport
(2c) Conveys high expectations to all students; respects students’ cultural, linguistic, & family background; (2e) maintains a climate of openness, inquiry, fairness & support; (2g) integrates current information & communication technologies; (3e) relates & integrates subject matter with other disciplines & life experiences / 2.b. Establishing a Culture for Learning
(2a) Organizes, allocates and manages the resources of time, space, and attention; (2b) manages individual and class behaviors through a well-planned management system; (2c) conveys high expectations to all students / 2.c. Managing Classroom Procedures
(2b) Manages individual and class behaviors through a well-planned management system; (2h) adapts the learning environment to accommodate the differing needs and diversity of students / 2.d. Managing Student Behaviors
(2a) Organizes, allocates, and manages the resources of time, space, and attention; (2h) adapts learning environment to accommodate differing needs and diversity of students (2i) utilizes current & emerging assistive technologies to enable students to participate in high-quality communication interactions & achieve educational goals / 2.e. Organizing Physical Space
Domain 3: Instruction
BENCHMARKS (FEAPs) / EVIDENCE / Observer Comments(2e) Models clear, acceptable oral and written communication skills; (3b) deepens & enriches students’ understandings through content literacy strategies, verbalization of thought & application of the subject matter; (3d) modifies communication to respond to preconceptions or misconceptions; (3i) supports, encourages, and provides immediate & specific feedback; / 3.a. Communicating with Students
(3a) Delivers engaging and challenging lessons; deepens & enriches students’ understandings; (3c) identifies gaps in students’ subject matter knowledge in discussions and through use of questioning; (3f) employs high order questioning technique / 3.b.Using Questioning & Discussion Techniques
(3a) Delivers engaging and challenging lessons; (3b) deepens & enriches students’ understandings through content literacy strategies, verbalization of thought & application of subject matter; (3e) relate & integrate subject matter with other disciplines and life experiences; (3h) differentiate instruction based on student learning needs and individual differences / 3.c. Engaging Students in Learning
(3c) Identifies gaps in subject matter knowledge; modifies instruction to respond to preconceptions or misconceptions; (4a) analyzes and applies data from multiple assessments to diagnose students’ learning needs; (4c) uses a variety of assessment tools to monitor student progress, achievement, and learning gains; (4e) shares the importance of outcomes of student assessment data with the students and the students’ parent/caregiver(s); (4b) designs and aligns formative & summative assessment that match learning objectives and lead to mastery / 3.d. Using Assessment in Instruction
(3d) Modifies instruction to respond to preconceptions or misconceptions; supports, encourages, and provides immediate & specific feedback; (3j) utilizes student feedback to monitor instructional needs & to adjust instruction; (4d) modifies assessments and testing conditions; (3h) differentiates instruction based on learning needs and individual differences of students / 3.e. Demonstrating Flexibility & Responsiveness
Domain 4 – Professional Responsibilities
BENCHMARKS / EVIDENCE / Observer Comments(6) Reflects on extent learning goals were met & how instruction can be changed to facilitate learning; (5c) uses a variety of data independently & in collaboration w/ colleagues to evaluate learning outcomes and adjust planning; (6) demonstrates a sense of efficacy; (5e) engages in targeted professional growth and reflective practices / 4.a. Reflecting on Teaching
(4f) Applies technology to organize and integrate assessment information; (1e) uses diagnostic student data to plan lessons; (5c) uses a variety of data independently & in collaboration w/ colleagues to evaluate learning outcomes and adjust planning; (6) demonstrates responsibility for maintaining student records / 4.b. Maintaining Accurate Records
(5d) Collaborates with the home, school and larger community to foster communication and to support learning and continuous improvement (4e) shares the importance and outcomes of student assessment data with the student and the student’s parent / caregiver(s) / 4.c. Communicating with Families
(5d) Collaborates with the home, school and larger community to foster communication and to support learning and continuous improvement; (4c) uses a variety of data independently & in collaboration w/ colleagues to evaluate learning outcomes and adjust planning (6) builds professional relationships with colleagues / 4.d. Participating in a Professional Community
(5a) Designs purposeful professional goals to strengthen the effectiveness of instruction based on students’ needs; (5b) examines and uses data-informed research to improve instruction & student achievement (5e) engages in targeted professional growth and reflective practices, both independently & in collaboration with colleagues / 4.e. Growing and Developing Professionally
All of the above and… Understands that educators are held to a high moral standard in a community and adheres to the Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession of Florida; (6) demonstrates responsiveness to supervision / 4.f. Showing Professionalism