WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE

School of Education
Master's Practicum Observation Form
(Completed by the College Supervisor)
Teacher Candidate: School: Date
Cooperating Teacher: SubjecUGrade:
Rate the teacher candidate on each performance expectation using the following scale Distinguished=10; Accomplished
=
9, B, or 7; Emerging
=
6,
5, or 4; Unsatisfactory =
3, 2, 1
,
or 0. Please write the appropriate number on the line provtded or write NO for not observed. Attach a copy of the
teacher candidate's lesson plan to the white copy of this form and return to the WVWC School of Education.
l. Curriculum and Planning
The teacher candidate:
Demonstrates knowledqe of content Comments:
Demonstrates knowledqe of
pedaqoqv
Sets clear instructional goals and objective for learning
alioned with WV CSOs
Sets clear
goals appropriate for diverse learners
Demonstrates knowledqe of resources
Desions instruction to enqaqe students
Designs instruction as a coherent sequence of relevant
activities
Demonstrates a balanced aoproach t0 student assessment
Designs assessments aligned with instructional goals and
obiectives
The Learner and the Learning Environment
The teacher candidate:
Demonstrates knowledge of students through appropriate
learninq activities
Comments:
Differentiates instruction to meet student learninq needs
Creates an environment of respect and rapport
Establishes a culture for learning
Manaqes classroom procedures
Manaqes student behavior
Teaching
The teacher candidate:
lV. & V. Professional Responsibilities
The teacher candidate:
til.
Enqaoes students in learnino Comments:
Demonstrates skill in helpinq students learn the content
Uses riqorous and relevant learninq activities
Uses a variety of instructional methods
Uses appropriate iechnologies to deliver content in the 21st
centurv context
Communicates clearly and accurately orally and in writing
Communicates hiqh expectations for all students
Uses a variety of questioning and discussion techniques
Demonstrates ability to assess student learning and adjust
instruction
Provides tarqeted feedback
Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness
Reflects on teachinq Comments
Maintains accurate records
Communicates with families
Contrlbutes to the school (School-based professional
development)
Shows professionalism
College Supervisor
Signature
Candidate
Signature
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