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Observation Summary [edit] [show|hide]
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Observer: Group, Peters      
         
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Construct Results - Peters Group Framework [show|hide]

Student Results [show|hide]
Student Involvement   Student Behavior
Student A Average2.2   Student A Average1.5
Student B Average2   Student B Average2.2
Student C Average2.2   Student C Average2.3
Student D Average1.7   Student D Average1.7
Class Average2   Class Average1.9
 
Observation Data [show|hide]
Category: Lesson Purpose observed
  As they relate to state standards
  Differently according to student interest,ability,or instructional needs
  In terms of learner behaviors or performances
  Coherently as they relate to planned instruction
  In terms of pre-assessment data
  Related to characteristics of learner (e.g.,culture,gifted,disability)
Category: Teacher Activities observed
  Introductory motivational activity
  Plans to reinforce learning through homework
  Plans for guided practice
  Plans for independent practice
  Plans to integrate technology into student work
  Allocate available time to instructional goals
  Allocate time to develop content in depth
Category: Learner Activities observed
  One or more changes of activity (e.g.,listening,writing)
  Two or more options so learner can choose
  Provision for learner who finishes early
  Provision for learner who needs special help
  Challenges for learners
  Rewards or incentives
Category: Lesson Evaluation observed
  Achievement of objectives or goals
  State standards
  Curriculum-based assessment
  Group project with individual accountability
  Learner involvement
  Learner interest
  Participation in class discussion
  Homework or other individual assignment
  Maintaining and using organized student records of progress
  Plan evaluation that fits what was taught
  Uses performance evaluations that call for higher order thinking and application
  States performance expectations that fit students’ needs and abilities
Category: Beginning # of instances
  Begins lesson/activity promptly
  Conveys purpose of the lesson/activity at the beginning
  Stimulates thinking at the beginning
  Begins lesson/activity with review
  Has material ready
Category: Involve # of instances
  Checks to see what students are doing
  Gives explicit instructions during the lesson
  Asks closed questions
  Asks open questions
  Redirects a question to another student
  Probes student thinking
  Uses wait time
  Encourages students to think critically
  Summarizes during the lesson
  Encourages students to make connections
  Encourages students to explain content in their own words
  Encourages students to speculate how information is usable in other contexts
Category: Affect # of instances
  Acknowledges students' feelings
  Encourages group to cooperate
  Uses students' ideas
  Praises student effort or accomplishment
  Gives reason for praise
  Encourages students to ask questions
  Encourages students to do their best
  Provides opportunity for students to help one another
  Helps students as they complete seatwork
  Uses humor
  Communicates support
  Displays friendliness
Category: Feedback # of instances
  Punishes appropriately
  Punishes inappropriately
  Indicates whether or not a response is correct
  Answers questions about assignment
  Provides constructive criticism
  Criticizes inappropriately
  Treats mistakes as part of the learning process
Category: Organizes Information # of instances
  Presents new information with reference to what students already know
  Presents information visually
  Presents content sequentially
  Reviews main points
  Relates main ideas to overall goals
  Stresses integrative concepts
  Exhibits facility explaining the academic content
  Sequences questions to develop the content systematically
  Features sustained examination of content
  Helps students connect content to the world beyond school
Category: Strategies # of instances
  Connects to students' interests or experiences
  Includes cognitive modeling (Think out loud)
  Uses technology
  Provides opportunities for students to work together
  Integrates group goals within group work
  Integrates individual accountability within group work
Category: Invites Participation # of instances
  Questions to encourage higher level thinking
  Elicits students' responses regularly
  Restates question or provide information if there is no response
  Restates question or provides information if there is an incorrect response
Category: Manages Behavior # of instances
  Acts to involve inattentive learners
  Uses routines for handling non-academic business
  Uses routines for handling academic business
  Makes smooth transitions within and between lessons
  Develops and maintains rapport with students
  Responds to inappropriate behavior quickly
  Makes students aware of expectations regarding classroom behavior
Category: Assesses # of instances
  States expectations for academic achievement
  Explains purpose of assessment
  Checks understanding of content during instruction
  Engages students in post-activity reflection
  Assesses student work for accuracy
  Uses a variety of assessment strategies
Category: Monitors Performance # of instances
  Checks students' completion of assignments
  Prompts students to explain thinking
  Helps students monitor or reflect on their own learning
  Establishes consequences for not completing assigned tasks
  Promotes student participation

Observer Feedback [show|hide]

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