UNIVERSIDAD DE LA AMAZONIA

EDUCATION SCIENCES FACULTY

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING PROGRAM
TEACHING PRACTICE

Grade: __________

Student Teacher Class Performance Observation Form

Student Teacher: Date:
Co-Student Teacher: Observation No:
Cooperating Teacher: Grade Level:
I.E.:
Observer:
Grammar Topic:
Contextualized Topic:

Dear Observer: Please use the following scale to rate the student teacher in each of the following competencies.
5=Highly accomplished: Competences involved are highly applicable to this observed lesson.
4= Accomplished: consistent and self-directed, creative and resourceful guidance and assistance
3= Satisfactory: developing consistency and independence
2= Needs Improvement: sporadically competent; requires close
1=Unacceptable: unsuccessful, demonstrates little or no competence

PEDAGOGICAL KNOWLEDGE Rating (circle) Comments

1. 5 4 3 2 1 Developed a comprehensive lesson plan.

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2. 5 4 3 2 1 Showed creativity in designing the lesson and selecting materials.

3. 5 4 3 2 1 Had clear, appropriately written objectives and shared them with students.

4. 5 4 3 2 1 Instruction and assessment were linked to objectives.

5. 5 4 3 2 1 Created lesson plans designed to activate prior knowledge and promote critical thinking.

6. 5 4 3 2 1 Linked new ideas to prior knowledge.

7. 5 4 3 2 1 Created instruction that accommodated different learning styles, needs and abilities.

8. 5 4 3 2 1 Used developmentally appropriate materials.

9. 5 4 3 2 1 Modeled at appropriate level and gave examples for different learning styles.
10. 5 4 3 2 1 Implemented activities that nurture critical thinking and problem solving skills.

11. 5 4 3 2 1 Understood and implemented English Standards (MEN).

12. 5 4 3 2 1 Varied class activities to provide appropriate practice.

13. 5 4 3 2 1 Monitored and adjusted strategies in response to learner feedback.

14. 5 4 3 2 1 Followed a logical sequence in planning and instruction.

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15. 5 4 3 2 1 Paced lesson appropriately.

16. 5 4 3 2 1 Used a wide variety of questioning strategies to ensure student understanding.

17. 5 4 3 2 1 Understood and used closure during the lesson.

18. 5 4 3 2 1 Used clear and effective, oral, written, and other forms of communication.

19. 5 4 3 2 1 Effectively facilitated discussion by engaging the entire class.

20. 5 4 3 2 1 Used appropriate assessment to evaluate stated objectives.

21. 5 4 3 2 1 Used multiple assessment strategies to evaluate students´ progress.

USE OF THE LANGUAGE

22. 5 4 3 2 1 Made directions and expectations clear using the foreign language.
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Adapted from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Camden New Jersey student teaching classroom observation form
http://teacherprep.camden.rutgers.edu/StudentTeachingClassroomObservationForm.pdf
 UNIVERSIDAD DE LA AMAZONIA
EDUCATION SCIENCES FACULTY
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING PROGRAM
TEACHING PRACTICE

23. 5 4 3 2 1 Pronunce correctly and clearly instructions given during the class development.
24. 5 4 3 2 1 Demostrate and excellente English entonation when he/she speaks the language.
25. 5 4 3 2 1 Used English as the target language into the classroom. The use of L1 is as a helper to clarify.

REVIEW KNOWLEDGE AND RESOUCES

26. 5 4 3 2 1 Demonstrated a thorough understanding of subject matter.
27. 5 4 3 2 1 Created meaningful learning experience(s).
28. 5 4 3 2 1 Used a variety of materials, media resources, and teaching strategies.
29. 5 4 3 2 1 Used available media technology effectively.
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CARING & TEACHING SKILL

30. 5 4 3 2 1 Recognized and assisted students in need of remediation/help.
31. 5 4 3 2 1 Helped students work productively and cooperatively with each other.
32. 5 4 3 2 1 Consistently provided students with positive feedback and promoted a positive learning environment

33. 5 4 3 2 1 Organized and managed time, space, and activities to promote learning.
34. 5 4 3 2 1 Established and maintained clear, consistent standards of classroom behavior.
35. 5 4 3 2 1 Maintained a good tone of voice that permits the whole crowd listened to her/him.
36. 5 4 3 2 1 Monitored the class constantly.
37. 5 4 3 2 1 Projected a leadership style in which teacher and student share responsibility.

PROFESSIONALISM
38. 5 4 3 2 1 Is punctual to school, class, and meetings.
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39. 5 4 3 2 1 Dresses appropriately with the uniform of the institution.

40. 5 4 3 2 1 Takes initiative in creating and planning lessons to enhance the curriculum.
41. 5 4 3 2 1 Is consistently prepared for classroom activities including personal organization.

Summary:

Strengths:

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Suggestions for improvement:

Observations:

Student's e-mail:
Cooperating teacher's e mail:
Observer's e-mail:
Observer: Cooperating Teacher ( ) University Practice Professor ( )

Observer´s Signature: __________________________________________

Adapted from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Camden New Jersey student teaching classroom observation form
http://teacherprep.camden.rutgers.edu/StudentTeachingClassroomObservationForm.pdf