Field Based Observation Questions

Field Based Observation Questions Return to: Connie Kenney Department of Teacher Education North Georgia College & State University Dahlonega, GA 30597 or Fax to: (706) 867-2880

Name: ______Observer: ______Grade Level: ______Observer’s Title: ______Lesson Observed: ______Date: ______

While observing this lesson, consider the following topics to provide your peer with feedback and also check appropriate box to indicate the level of performance. 1. Needs improvement 2. Meets expectations 3. Exceeds expectations.

Professional knowledge is evident and applied to the teaching situation:

1 2 3 1. Knowledge of developmental benchmarks is used to inform instructional decisions. What evidence is there that instruction was appropriate for these students based on their developmental stage?

1 2 3 2. Knowledge of culture and diversity is used to inform instructional decisions. What evidence is there that instruction was based on the students’ cultural needs or that it addressed the diversity in the classroom? 1 2 3 3. Knowledge of research related to motivation is used to increase student engagement. What motivational techniques were used in this lesson?

1 2 3 4. Knowledge of student development and needs is used to inform selection of instructional materials. Describe the variety of materials read by the students in this lesson and how the materials met each student’s needs.

1 2 3 5. Knowledge of students’ skills and concepts is used to promote learning through instructional strategies. Describe the strategies used during instruction that supported student learning (rather than just EXPECTING it) and brought each student along from step one to the final outcome.

1 2 3 6. Knowledge of varied grouping or interaction patterns is used to promote student learning. Describe teaching actions that promoted student-to-student or student-to-teacher interaction and the use of large, small, or flexible groups.