Palm Beach State College Candidate’s Name ________________________
Educator Preparation Institute Date: ___________________________________
Teaching Demonstration & Lesson Plan Evaluation Form
Grade Level: ______________ School: _____________________________ *Check off field experience completed EPI0940 EPI0945 EPI0950
Subject/ Content Area: _____________ Lesson Title: ____________________________ Directing Teacher: _______________________
Number of Diverse Students (P-12): ESOL ____ ESE ____ Other ____ Number of Students (P-12) Observed: _____
Lesson Plan Provided: Yes ____ No ____ Lesson Duration: ______________________
Directions: Use “1” for Missed Target, “2” for Approaching Target, “3” for on Target; if not observed or evaluated, use “0”.
(a) Quality of Instruction Provide specific examples of strengths and weaknesses.
1. Instructional Design and Lesson Planning Lesson Strengths:
____ (a.) Aligns instruction with state-adopted standards at appropriate level of Section:
rigor
____ (b.) Sequences lesson and concepts to ensure coherence and required prior (a.) I
knowledge (b.) III
____ (c.) Designs instruction for students to achieve mastery
____ (d.) Selects appropriate formative assessments to monitor learning (c.) II
____ (e.) Uses a variety of data, independently, and in collaboration with (d.) III Areas for Growth:
colleagues, to evaluate learning outcomes, adjust planning and
continuously improve the effectiveness of the lessons (e.) IV
____ (f.) Develops learning experiences that require students to demonstrate a
variety of applicable skills and competencies. (f.) III
2. The Learning Environment Strengths:
____ (a.) Organizes, allocates, and manages the resources of time, space, and
attention (a.) I
____ (b.) (Assessed & Evaluated on the Lesson Plan- Management Techniques)
Manages individual and class behaviors through a well-planned
management system (b.) III
____ (c.) Conveys high expectations to all students (c.)
____ (d.) Respects students’ cultural, linguistic and family background (d.) III
____ (e.) Models clear, acceptable oral and written communication skills (e.) III Areas for Growth:
____ (f.) Maintains a climate of openness, inquiry, fairness and support (f.) III
____ (g.) Integrates current information and communication technologies (g.) III
____ (h.) Adapts the learning environment to accommodate the differing needs
and diversity of students (h.) III
____ (i.) Utilizes current and emerging assistive technologies that enable
students to participate in high-quality communication interactions
and achieve their educational goals (i.) III
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3. Instructional Delivery and Facilitation A Strengths:
S
____ (a.) Deliver engaging and challenging lessons S
____ (b.) Deepen and enrich students’ understanding through content area E
S
literacy strategies, verbalization of thought, and application of the S
subject matter E
____ (c.) Identify gaps in students’ subject matter knowledge D
____ (d.) Modify instruction to respond to preconceptions or misconceptions D
____ (e.) Relate and integrate the subject matter with other disciplines and life U
R
experiences I
____ (f.) Employ higher-order questioning techniques N
____ (g.) Apply varied instructional strategies and resources, including G Areas for Growth:
appropriate technology, to provide comprehensible instruction, and I
to teach for student understanding N
S
____ (h.) Differentiate instruction based on an assessment of student learning T
needs and recognition of individual differences in students R
____ (i.) Support, encourage, and provide immediate and specific feedback to U
C
students to promote student achievement T
____ (j.) Utilize student feedback to monitor instructional needs and to adjust I
O
instruction N
4. Assessment Strengths:
____ (a.) Analyzes and applies data from multiple assessments and measures to
diagnose students’ learning needs, informs instruction based on those
needs, and drives the learning process (a.) III
____ (b.) Designs and aligns formative and summative assessments that match
learning objectives and lead to mastery (b.) III
____ (c.) Uses a variety of assessment tools to monitor student progress,
achievement and learning gains (c.) III Areas for Growth:
____ (d.) Modifies assessments and testing conditions to accommodate learning
styles and varying levels of knowledge (d.) III
____ (e.) Shares the importance and outcomes of student assessment data with
the student and the student’s parent/caregiver(s) (e.) III
____ (f.) Applies technology to organize and integrate assessment information (f.) III
(b) Continuous Improvement, Responsibility and Ethics
1. Continuous Professional Improvement. Strengths:
____ (a.) Designs purposeful professional goals to strengthen the effectiveness
of instruction based on student’ needs (a.) IV
____ (b.) Examines and uses data-informed research to improve instruction
and student achievement (b.) IV
____ (c.) Collaborates with the home, school and larger communities to foster
communication and to support student learning and continuous Areas for Growth:
improvement (c.) IV
____ (d.) Engages in targeted professional growth opportunities and reflective
practices (d.) IV
____ (e.) Implements knowledge and skills learned in professional
development/EPI in the teaching and learning process (e.) All
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Palm Beach State College
Educator Preparation Institute
Teaching Demonstration Score Total: ________________
*Final score given upon receiving lesson reflection
Overall Progress Is: 2.0-3.0 Target Met 1.5-1.9 Approaching Target 0-1.4 Missed Target
Candidate’s Signature: __________________________________________ Date: __________________________
(Signature only acknowledges receipt of this observation form)
Observer’s Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: __________________________
Observer’s Title/Position: _______________________________________
