Observation, Interview, and Reflection

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.

Instructional and Engagement Strategies What strategies were used to keep students engaged throughout the lesson? Include the use of technological tools as relevant.

Higher-Order Thinking What did the teacher do or say to foster higher-order thinking?

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?

Technology

What technological tools were used throughout the lesson? Did they help to foster higher-order thinking and if so, how?

Diversity How did your mentor teacher incorporate multiple cultural perspectives and connect to students’ backgrounds and interests?

Formative and Summative Assessments In what ways did your mentor teacher measure the learning of students throughout the lesson?