Assessment of Current Qualifications Through Classroom Observation

CALIFORNIA HOUSSE – PART 2 Assessment Of Current Qualifications Through Classroom Observation Teacher: Grade / Department: Administrator/Observer: Date: Lesson Observation: of Content Area: NOTE: This form must be viewed in “Normal” layout at 100%. NOTE TO OBSERVER: During the observation, interview, or review of the lesson plan, please check any of the following that apply.

3.1 Demonstrating knowledge of subject matter content 3.4 Developing student understanding through strategies and student development. that are appropriate to the subject matter.

Identifies & understands the key concepts and underlying themes Develops and uses a repertoire of instructional strategies well being taught. suited to teaching a particular subject matter. Utilizes knowledge of the subject matter to incorporate different Uses knowledge of subject matter to help students construct perspectives. their own knowledge. Has subject matter knowledge sufficient to support learning. Challenges all students to think critically in each subject area. Builds understanding of students’ social, emotional, & physical Builds on student life experience, prior knowledge, and interests development. to make the content relevant and meaningful to them. Uses a variety of instructional strategies and approaches to illustrate a concept & its connections within/across subject areas. Helps all students develop enthusiasm for and a deep knowledge of the subject matter.

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3.2 Organizing curriculum to support student 3.5 Using materials, resources and technologies to make understanding of subject matter. subject matter accessible to students.

Uses knowledge of development to organize & sequence the Uses subject matter resources, materials, and technologies to curriculum to increase student understanding. organize the curriculum. Uses subject matter knowledge to plan units and instructional Selects and uses instructional materials and resources that promote activities that demonstrate key concepts & their interrelationships. students’ understanding of subject matter. Organizes subject matter effectively to reveal & value different Selects and uses learning materials and resources that reflect the cultural perspectives. diversity in my classroom. Incorporates subject or grade level expectations & curriculum Uses technologies to convey key concepts in the subject area. frameworks in organizing subject matter. Helps all students gain access to useful materials, resources, and Organizes curriculum to ensure a deep understanding of core technologies to support their learning of subject. concepts in each subject.

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3.3 Interrelating ideas and information within and across 5.1 Establishing and communicating learning goals for all subject matter ideas. students.

Identifies and integrates key concepts and relationships across Uses state and district subject matter content standards to guide and subject areas. develop learning goals for each student. Helps all students to relate subject matter concepts to previous Involves all students & families in establishing learning goals. lessons and their own experiences. Reviews & revises learning goals with every student over time. Helps all students to see the relationships and connections across Ensures that student learning goals reflect key subject matter concepts, subject areas. skills, and applications. Helps all students to apply learning from different curricular areas Ensures that goals for learning are appropriate to students’ to solve problems. development, language acquisition, or other special needs. Develops units and lessons that highlight themes within and across Ensures that grading system reflects goals for learning. subject areas. Works with other educators to establish learning goals and assessment tools that promote student learning.

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