Observation, Interview, and Reflection
Observation, Interview, and Reflection
Part 1: Observation
Complete Part 1 based on the most recent observation of your mentor teacher’s classroom.
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Summary of Instruction and Activities How did the instruction and activities flow? Consider what the students completed, as well as how the students transitioned from one activity to the next. |
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Instructional and Engagement Strategies What strategies were used to keep students engaged throughout the lesson? Include the use of technological tools as relevant. |
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Higher-Order Thinking What did the teacher do or say to foster higher-order thinking? |
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Differentiation What adaptations or modifications to the instruction/activities were used to meet the needs of exceptional students, including students with gifted abilities, students with disabilities, and English language learners?
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Technology What technological tools were used throughout the lesson? Did they help to foster higher-order thinking and if so, how? |
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Diversity How did your mentor teacher incorporate multiple cultural perspectives and connect to students’ backgrounds and interests? |
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Formative and Summative Assessments In what ways did your mentor teacher measure the learning of students throughout the lesson? |
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Part 2: Interview Notes (optional)
Part 3: Reflection Summary
References
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