Faculty Instructional Observation

Instructor: Leslie McIver Observer: Minda Chuska Was attendance taken? Does class begin and end on time? What method of instruction was observed? Lecture

Date: 27 Feb 2014 Class Observed: SPA 102 YesX Yes X No No

Is the instruction well-organized and consistent with course outcomes? Comment/Recommendation: Prof McIvers class is focused and organized. She keeps the students on track and moving along at a reasonable pace. The course follows the instructional package guidelines as well as the textbook structure. Does the instructor inject appropriate examples of experiences in his/her presentation? Comment/Recommendation: Prof McIver continues to provide numerous examples and exercises to reinforce the concept being taught. Reflexive verbs were covered during this class meeting. Does the instructor express enthusiasm about his/her subject? Comment/Recommendation: This section of SPA 102 is small, so Prof McIver is able to work closely with her students. She has a strong rapport with her students. She is enthusiastic and energetic she is fully engaged with her teaching, and her students respond in kind. Does the instructor communicate effectively? Comment/Recommendation: Prof McIver has a strong speaking

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voice, maintains eye contact, keeps a comfortable work pace in the presentation, and has a gentle humor. The entire class is conducted in Spanish, which just reinforces the language for the students. Does the instructor encourage class participation? Comment/Recommendation: Lots of good interaction and class participation. Prof McIver encourages her students to use their Spanish when they answer questions. Note and comment on any use of technology. Comment/Recommendation: This class is held in a DLS classroom, and Prof McIver utilizes the projector, the computer, Smart Notebook, and the marker board. YesX No

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The entire class is conducted in Spanish, so that the students are constantly practicing with the target language. Students were asked about their progress with their individual projects on the use of reflexive verbs. These projects needed to be video or pictures with a voiceover and were to be uploaded to YouTube. Prof McIver and her students asked and answered questions in Spanish about where they saw each other. The whiteboard was used as well as a hard copy of a handout with exercises. The class was very lively with a lot of student participation. Students practiced conjugating verbs and working with pronouns. The use of ser or ir was reviewed. Enjoyed the class tremendously! Recommendations: No recommendations at this time.