Seneca Valley

School District

Plan for Effective Instruction &

Professional Performance

Observation

Anecdotal Report

Amanda Armor

11

Honors
American Lit.

4th

Professional Employees Name

Grade

Subject

Period

Senior High School

26

November 28, 2012

Building

Enrollment

Date

Directions: This form is to be used as an Anecdotal Report. The information on this report will be used for the purposes of
evaluation and conferencing. The information from this report, conference(s) and other sources will be used to determine a
Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory rating for the above named employee.

Codes
S
NI
U
NA

Definitions
Satisfactory ~ Satisfactory and meets expectations
Needs Improvement ~ Requires strengthening; will be unsatisfactory if not corrected
Unsatisfactory ~ Unsatisfactory and does not meet expectations
Not Applicable ~ NA will be placed in any space as appropriate
(Italicized items are local criteria.)

Personality/Professionalism Personality and professionalism encompasses those characteristics that

directly influence professional performance. This employee (teacher)
S
NI
U

1) Exercises prudent judgement.

a) Adheres to school/district regulations on attendance & punctuality.
b) Adheres to the Professional Code of Conduct.
c) Maintains complete and accurate records.
d) Follows building/district procedures/policies in handbooks.
2) Maintains personal hygiene and professional appearance.
3) Maintains poise and composure.
a. Maintains a professional demeanor with colleagues.
b. Treats students with tact and respect.
c. Receives constructive feedback in a receptive manner.
d. Communicates with families regarding student needs/improvement
4) Maintains professional and positive attitudes.
a. Participates in professional development events.
b. Applies and shares knowledge gained from professional development.

Comments:
To date, you have 4.5 total absences (2.5 school-related, 1 personal, 1 sick) recorded in AESOP.
There is substantial evidence of parent communication within the emails you provided. Within that form of written
correspondence, you are prompt, professional and positive. Parent questions are answered promptly and provide clarity related to
the Honors American Literature summer assignment and your participation in the BYOT pilot. Additionally, you also utilize
email to correspond with students specifically about their assignments, like an outline in speech and feedback related to a written
assignment.
As a teacher within the BYOT pilot, you attend professional development opportunities that expose you to new ways to
implement technology to enhance learning. Your teacher website is utilized to provide a plethora of resources for students and
their parents/guardians.
(Italicized items are local criteria.)

Preparation/Planning Through their knowledge of content and pedagogy, skills in planning and
preparation, teachers make plans, set goals based on content learned, their knowledge of students and
their instructional context. This employee (teacher)
S
NI
U

1)
2)
3)
4)

Communicates with families about student progress.

Demonstrates appropriate language usage.
Demonstrates a willingness to cooperate toward district goals.
Evidences planning which reflects approved objectives and activities.

a) Has thorough knowledge of students and how to use this knowledge

to direct and guide instruction.
5) Keeps abreast of subject matter and special practices.
a) Has thorough knowledge of PA State Standards.
6) Provides appropriate instructional material to meet student needs.
a) Demonstrates clear and appropriate goals that reflect standards
and high expectations for students.
b) Has thorough awareness of resources & technology available
through District, IU, and/or professional organizations.
c) Uses appropriate assessments aligned with instructional goals
and adapted as needed for student needs.

Comments:
The objective was verbally identified after collecting the Transcendentalist/Materialist Mission Statement assignment. It was not
displayed in writing within the classroom. Clear expectations for this assignment were presented in the packet of materials that
included a rubric, sample statement, and resources to help students as they take notes and cite sources.
Planning was demonstrated in the materials and technology referenced in the lesson. Students were prepared to turn in the
assignment and you then immediately transitioned in to the review game. Copies of study materials were made available for
those who needed them.
Technology, specifically the Smart board to interact with the online game Who Wants to be a Materialist?, was appropriately
utilized to review the Transcendentalists Unit.
(Italicized items are local criteria.)

Technique/Instructional Delivery Teachers, through their knowledge, pedagogy and skill in delivering
instruction, engage students in learning using a variety of instructional strategies. This employee
(teacher)S
NI
U

1) Demonstrates the ability to organize for instruction.

2) Encourages students with appropriate reinforcement.
a) Fosters a high-level of engagement of students in learning and
adequate pacing of instruction.
b) Provides equitable, accurate and constructive feedback to students
about their learning and in a timely manner.
c) Uses appropriate informal and formal assessments to meet learning
goals and to monitor student learning.
3) Provides an educational atmosphere consistent with instructional goals.
4) Provides for individual student differences.
a) Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness in meeting the learning
needs of students.
5) Utilizes appropriate teaching strategies.
a) Demonstrates clear and appropriate communication of procedures,
instructions, and high-quality explanations of content.
b) Demonstrates the effective use of questioning and discussion
strategies that encourage many students to participate.

Comments:
Students were engaged in the review activity as they participated in the hot seat as well as at their desks. The activities to earn
a spot in the hot seat were designed to challenge students understanding of vocabulary and engage all students.
Throughout the review activity, you extended the responses to create a brief discussion to encourage understanding beyond
recall. You highlighted that students would be expected to demonstrate this level of understanding on the exam. A reference to
the website for study materials was made for all students.
Feedback was specific and individualized and encouraged students to participate. I have faith in you. You will be fine.
(Italicized items are local criteria.)

Pupil Reaction/Classroom Environment Student response to activities over which the employee has
control. In this employees (teachers) programS
NI
U

1) The student(s) demonstrates work/study habits.

a) The teacher demonstrates high and clear expectations of students

and value placed on the quality of student work.
2) The student(s) evidences communication skills.
3) The student(s) exhibits behaviors conducive to learning.
a) The teacher fosters appropriate and highly respectful interactions
between teacher and students and among students.
b) The teacher maintains effective classroom routines and procedures
resulting in little or no loss of instructional time.
c) The teacher establishes and maintains clear standards of
conduct and effective management of student behavior.
d) The teacher maintains a safe and skillful organization of physical
space, to the extent it is under the control of the teacher, that
provides accessibility to learning and to the use of resources.
4) The student(s) participate in learning activities.
a) The teacher places significant attention to equitable learning
opportunities for students.

Comments:
Students were talkative, but you quickly provided redirection and explained their doing so was impacting their opportunity for
review.
Student work was appropriately displayed.
Appropriate and respectful interactions were observed between teacher and students.

Commendation(s):
Clear expectations for student engagement were presented throughout the lesson. Understanding beyond recall was requested
during the review and highlighted in the upcoming assessment.
Resources provided for student use on the teacher website is observed and encouraged to be made available.

Recommendation(s):
In addition to your verbal explanation, write the objective(s) on the board.

Overall Evaluation:
Overall, I would rate this lesson to be satisfactory. Students were expected and observed to be engaged in the review activity
presented through the Smart board. Students demonstrated skills of active learning and utilization of resources.

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A specific format has been established for the supervision and evaluation of employees
(teachers). Employees (teachers) receive varying observations as indicated in the following
information:

Instructional I Professional Employees shall be observed a minimum of two (2) times per
year.
Instructional II Professional Employees shall be observed a minimum of once per year.
Observations can occur at any time.
The administration reserves the right to conduct more observations than the minimum
listed above.
The administration reserves the right to issue an Unsatisfactory rating when deemed
appropriate.

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By signing this form the professional employee acknowledges that a conference was held and
the information contained on this form was discussed. A signature does not indicate either
agreement or disagreement with the content of this observation form.

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Signature of Employee

Date

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Signature of Administrator

Date

A copy of the signed observation form will be provided to the employee within a reasonable amount of
time after the conference has concluded.