Teacher: Sahar Ahmed Period: 1:45 - 2:25 Observation Date: 10/17/2012

Class: 8
th
Science Observer: Wissam Kaddoura Observation #: 1 .

Learner Objectives (from pre-observation)
(Students will be able to) SEE PRE-OBSERVATION FORM


Observed Patterns of Teaching Behaviors

Concerns/Recommendations
Based on Observed Patterns
Content Knowledge:
Teacher conveys a thorough knowledge of content. Demonstrates effective presentation skills. Connects
standards and curriculum. Uses many resources. Breaks down content into understandable concepts. Asks
purposeful questions. Teacher responses to questions demonstrate a depth of knowledge.
Preparation
Teacher makes clear connections between curriculum & standards. Has written lesson plan with
instructional objectives at appropriate level of difficulty. Teacher has materials appropriate to the lesson
ready for use. Teacher begins the lesson promptly. Teacher uses initiating activity.
Instructional Delivery:
Teacher demonstrates an instructional delivery that fosters student involvement; encourages
student/teacher interaction; appropriate instructional lessons; clear instructional goals, Teacher uses
multimedia effectively, Teacher communicates effectively, maintains an appropriate lesson pace. Utilizes
a variety of teaching styles to address multiple learning styles or intelligences.
Classroom Management:
Teacher provides opportunities for students to demonstrate responsible behavior, maintains functional use
of available time consistently, establishes an effective classroom routine which students clearly
understand, and maintains a functional and comfortable classroom setting. Level of student activity is
appropriate to the lesson taught. There is a reasonable noise level.
Students Assessment:
Communicate learning goals to students. Monitoring and adjusting evident during instruction. Divergent
questioning skills evidenced.
Reflection:
Teacher makes an accurate
assessment of a lessons
effectiveness and the extent to
which it achieved its goal; cites
general references to support the
judgment.






Suggestions for Future Observations: KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. Post Observation Date: 11/01/2012

Observer: Signature (Teachers Acknowledgement of Receipt)

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Salam School
Post Observation Summary Conference