Neumann University School of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education
Student Teacher Observation Form
Name: Maggie Blemings Date: 2/15/24
Cooperating Teacher: Ms. Cathi Stradley
Supervisor: Marguerite Annone
Grade & Subject: 1st Gr/Reading-Phonemic Awareness
Scale: Using the guide below please indicate your evaluation of skills, performances, and characteristics exhibited by intern.
O – Observed
N/O and / or N/A – Not Observed and / or Not Applicable
3 – Exemplary
2 – Superior
1 – Satisfactory
0 – Unsatisfactory
PLANNING AND PREPARATION
Competencies O N/O or N/A 3 2 1 0
Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter, content, and
pedagogical skills. X X
Planning a lesson that demonstrates organization and lesson
planning skills aligned with Academic and Core Standards.
X X
Working with focus students using appropriate and varied
teaching strategies with adaptations for individual student
needs. X
Actively engages students in the lesson.
X X
CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT
Competencies O N/O or N/A 3 2 1 0
Demonstrates enthusiasm and maintains student attention.
X
X
Uses a variety of appropriate positive reinforcement
strategies. X
X
Effective management of student behavior that maintains a
positive rapport with students. X
X
Attention to equitable learning opportunities for students.
X
X
Effective classroom routines and procedures resulting in
little or no loss of instructional time. X
X
PROFESSIONALISM
Competencies O N/O or N/A 3 2 1 0
Accepts and uses constructive criticism relative to the
analysis and reflection of a lesson. X X
Demonstrates a positive attitude toward profession of
education. Shows integrity and ethical behavior, professional
conduct as stated in PA CODE OF PROFESSIONAL
PRACTICE AND CONDUCT FOR EDUCATORS. X
X
Arrives for internship on time.
X X
Gives extra time to attend in-service, faculty meetings, IEP
meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and stays after school to
prepare and/or collaborate with cooperating teacher for future
lessons/units. x X
Knowledge of school and /or district procedures.
X X
Exhibits professional appearance.
X X
INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY
Competencies O N/O or N/A 3 2 1 0
Resources and communication of procedures provides clear
explanation of content, knowledge of learning environment,
and uses this information to plan instruction.
X X
Modeling appropriate/correct language and grammar. x X
Use of instructional goals that reflect the PA Academic and
Core Standards that show a recognizable sequence, clear
student expectations, and adaptations for individual needs. x
X
Engagement of students in learning and adequate
pacing/transitions during instructional delivery.
X
X
Planning of assessments with formal and informal assessments
aligned with learning goals, information about students, and
activities to plan for assessment.
X X
Demonstrates good listening skills and feedback to students on
their learning. x X
Use questions that access higher levels of thinking. x
X
Utilizes technology within the lesson. X
Knowledge of students with flexibility and responsiveness in
meeting the learning needs of students (i.e., differentiated
instruction). x
X
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Maggie, it was so evident that you are more at ease in the classroom and your confidence is growing. The students really connect with
you. You reminded the class about expectations from sitting, to calling out, eyes on you…great cues and firmness to keep them
focused.
With your direct teaching, this was a very fast paced lesson with the students engaged and practicing the letter recognition and
phonemes. I was really impressed as they were rhyming, blending, substituting sounds so quickly. Repetition is key and that was
obvious in your lesson.
I look forward to seeing a math lesson soon. Time is flying by.
