ELSE Formative Lesson Observation Form – Aligned with AR Teacher Excellence and Support System (TESS)
Intern:______Level of Intern:______Subject:______
Grade Level:______Date:______Assessor:______Overall Rating:______
Key: U = Unsatisfactory B = Basic P = Proficient D = Distinguished
Domain 1: Planning and Preparation
1a: Demonstrates (1a.1)Important concepts in the discipline (LP1, LP2, LP4): knowledge of content and pedagogy.
(1a.2)Prerequisite relationships and understanding of necessary cognitive structures by students (LP5, LP7, LP8):
(1a.3)Pedagogical approaches suitable to discipline (LP 12):
1b: Demonstrates (1b.1)Knowledge of developmental characteristics of the given age group of students and exceptions to the knowledge of students. general patterns (LP6, LP10, LP13):
(1b.2)Knowledge of how students learn (LP6, LP10, LP13):
(1b.3)Understanding of individual students’ skills, knowledge, and language proficiency (CP3, CP6, CP7, CP8, LP6, LP11, LP14, LP17):
(1b.4)Recognizes students’ interests’ and cultural heritage (CP5, CP6, CP7, CP8, LP6, LP11, LP14, LP17, LP19):
(1b.5)Possesses information regarding students’ learning and medical needs (CP4, CP7):
Revised August 1, 2014 1c: Sets instructional (1c.1) Value, sequence, and alignment (LP3, LP4, LP5, LP7, LP8, LP22): outcomes.
(1c.2) Clarity (LP3, LP4, LR1):
(1c.3) Balance (LP3, LP4):
(1c.4) Suitability for diverse learners (LP6):
1d: Demonstrates (1d.1)For classroom (LP 15, LP16) knowledge of resources.
1e: (1e.1)Learning activities (LP12, LP13, LP14): Designs coherent instruction.
(1e.2)Materials/resources supporting learning outcomes (LP15, LP16, LP17):
(1e.3)Instructional grouping (LP9, LP10, LP11):
(1e.4)Use of multiple pathways for diverse learning needs (LP20, LP21):
Revised August 1, 2014 1f: Designs student (1f.1)Congruency with intended outcomes (LP23, LP24, LP25, LP26, LP27): assessments.
(1f.2)Criteria and standards clarity (LP 25, LP27):
(1f.3)Design of formative assessment (LP 23):
(1f.4)Use of assessment results for individual students (LP 28):
Domain 2: The Classroom Environment
2a: Creates an (2a.1)Interactions with group and individual students (CP 13, LO): environment of respect and rapport.
(2a.2)Students’ demonstration of appropriate interpersonal skills (CP 13, LO):
2b: Establishes a (2b.1)Students’ demonstration of valuing importance of content (LO): culture for learning.
(2b.2)Intern and students’ demonstration of high expectations (LO):
(2b.3)Students’ demonstration of attending to detail and pride in their work (LO):
Revised August 1, 2014 2c: Manages classroom (2c.1)Group work organization and student engagement (LO): procedures.
(2c.2)Instructional transitions (LO):
(2c.3)Management of materials and supplies (LO):
(2c.4)Systems for non-instructional duties/routines (LO):
2d: Manages student (2d.1)Standards of conduct clarity (CP11, LP18, LO): behavior.
(2d.2)Monitoring of behavior by teacher and students (CP11, LO):
(2d.3)Intern’s response to misbehavior (CP 12, LO):
2e: Organizes physical (2e.1)Safety and accessibility to all students (CP9, CP10, LO): space.
(2e.2)Arrangement of physical space (CP10, LO):
Revised August 1, 2014 Domain 3: Instruction
3a: Communicates with (3a.1)Clarity of expectations for learning (LO): students.
(3a.2)Clarity of directions and procedures (LO):
(3a.3)Explanation of content by intern and students (LO):
(3a.4)Intern’s use of oral and written language (CP/LP/LO/LR):
3b: Uses questioning (3b.1)Intern’s use of questioning (LO): and discussion techniques.
(3b.2)Discussion techniques (LO):
(3b.3)Student participation in discussion (LO):
3c: Engages students in (3c.1)Students’ use of activities and assignments (LO): learning.
(3c.2)Productivity of instructional groups (LO):
(3c.3)Suitability of instructional materials for student engagement and learning (LO):
(3c.4)Pacing and structure of lesson (LO):
Revised August 1, 2014 3d: Uses assessment in (3d.1)Students’ understanding of criteria and performance standards of evaluation (LO): instruction.
(3d.2)Systematic monitoring of student performance (LO):
(3d.3)Intern’s feedback to students regarding their learning (LO):
(3d.4)Student self-assessing and monitoring of their learning (LO):
3e: Demonstrates (3e.1)Adjustments to lesson (LO): flexibility and responsiveness.
(3e.2)Responding to students’ questions or interest outside the scope of planned lesson; teachable moments (LO):
Revised August 1, 2014 Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities
4a: Reflects on (4a.1)Lesson’s effectiveness in regard to instructional outcomes (LR2, LR3, LR4, LR6, LR7): teaching.
(4a.2)Options/alternative actions for future delivery of similar lesson (LR 5, LR6, LR7):
4b: Maintain accurate (4b.1)System for maintaining information of student completion of assignments (LR 4): records.
(4b.2)System for maintaining information on student progress in learning (LR 4, LR6, LR7):
4c: Communicates with (4c.1) Information about the instructional program (LR9) Families
(4c.2) Information about individual students (LR9)
(4c.3) Engagement of families in the instructional program (LR9) 4e: Grows and (4e.2)Receptivity to feedback (LR8, LO): develops professionally.
(4e.3) Service to the profession (LR10)
Revised August 1, 2014