Hanover College Instructional Observation Form

Hanover College Instructional Observation Form

May 2012

SCHOOL: OBSERVER:

MENTOR TEACHER: GRADE/SUBJECT:

DATE OF OBSERVATION: START TIME: END TIME:

1 = no evidence 2 = target not met 3 = target met/effective 4=exceeds/ highly effective

INTASC I – Content/Central Concepts – in what ways does the teacher candidate show an understanding of the central concepts of the discipline?
Evidence / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
INTASC II – Expectations/Rigor/Developmental Levels – In what ways does the teacher candidates show knowledge of how children and youth develop? Is the lesson developmentally appropriate, and holding students to a high expectation?
Evidence / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
INTASC III – Diversity – How does the teacher candidate respond to diversity issues? Adaptations? Student Choice? Learning styles? Multiple Intelligences?
Evidence / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
INTASC IV – Modify Instruction – How does the teacher candidate use a variety of teaching strategies to respond to individual differences?
Evidence / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
INTASC IV – Questioning Strategies – How does the candidate use effective questioning techniques during the lesson?
Evidence / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
INTASC IV – Higher Order Thinking - In what ways does the teacher candidate foster critical thinking, problem solving, and creative thinking?
Evidence / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
INTASC V – Classroom Culture – What strategies does the teacher candidate use to create a well-managed learning environment? How does the teacher candidate motivate and encourage learners?
Evidence / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
INSTASC V – Classroom Culture – What strategies does the teacher candidate use to engage students and maintain that engagement?
Evidence / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
INTASC V – Grouping of Students -How does the teacher candidate use varied types of grouping - pairs, small groups, whole class instruction?
Evidence / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
INTASC VI – Communication - What types of communication skills and technology does the teacher candidate use in effective instruction?
Evidence / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
INTASC VII - Planning – What are the strengths of the lesson planning? Creative Learning Options? Relating to the community? Maximizing instructional time?
Evidence / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
INTASC VII - Planning – How well does the candidate align objectives, instruction, and assessment, while Utilizing student assessment data?
Evidence / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
INTASC VIII – Assessment – How is student learning and understanding assessed? How is assessment data used to evaluate and ensure the continuous development of the student?
Evidence / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4

Overall Strengths:

Overall Areas for Improvement:

Goals from now until the next observation: