week5

Areas of Observations

Notes

Physical Environment:

· Furniture placement

· Visual supports

· Effective use of space

Use of Time:

· Transitions from one activity to next

· Small group or individual student work

Student Engagement:

· Positive – volunteering responses, on-task, listening

· Negative – speaking out, off-task, interrupting

Student Movement:

· Positive – quick transitions, following directions

· Negative – out of seat often, fidgeting, interfering w/others

Pacing of the Lesson:

· Fast or slow?

· Time spent on each lesson component

Differentiation Strategies:

· Meeting diverse students’ needs

Monitoring/Check for Understanding:

· Monitoring student progress during independent work time

· Pausing during lesson to check for understanding

Clarity of Lesson Presentation:

· Modeling

· Clarifying

· Clear directions

Classroom Climate:

· Student-teacher relationships

· Student-student relationships

Technology Observed:

· Teacher use

· Student use