Teacher Candidate Observation Instrument (TCOI)

Initial Candidate (Student Teaching)

Candidate Rachel Lord Date 3-21-17 Observer W. Hamm Subject/Time Math

Scoring- NATR (Not Able to Rate) 1- Not Demonstrated, 2- Partially Demonstrated, 3- Adequately Demonstrated, 4- Effectively Demonstrated, 5-
Exceptionally Demonstrated (See Indicators and Evidence)
Planning
I- 1a & 1 b Possesses and applies content knowledge across the curriculum

Score: Comments: You used a variety of resources to review multiple math skills.
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II- 3a Understands and uses best practices, various learning theories, subject matter, curriculum development, and learner
development to make curricular and instructional decisions.

Score: Comments: You responded to student questions and had them participate in the learning through questioning and
4 review. This content was a review of previous learning and was perhaps differentiated by being something the whole
class needed.

II- 3 b Develops lesson plans using a variety of instructional methods, resources, and technology that support knowledge of learner
development.

Score: Comments: You used a variety of resources to meet the needs of you students. You made good connections to
4 previous learning and used relevant examples.

Instruction
I 1 b Practices and encourages critical thinkin q , p roblem-solvinq and innovation to meet students' needs.
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Score: Comments: You modeled and then asked students to explain their process for solving a similar problem. You asked
5 questions that were a mix of high and low level thinking. Good job with sticking with a student to allow them to
explore the mistake in their thinking. You used a personal anecdote to reinforce vocabulary. Good use of wait time.

I- 2a Understands constructivism as it pertains to student learning and students creating their own meaning.

Score: Comments: You reviewed vocabulary of sides, angles, and triangles having students describe them as you drew them
4 on the board. You reviewed previous concepts as to help establish background knowledge before introducing new
terms. You praised students for applying the vocabulary in their discussion.

111- 7a, 7b Understands and uses various formal and informal assessments.

Score: Comments: Today's lesson was a review for upcoming testing. You used formative assessment (morning work) to help
3 guide student understanding. Established procedures helped students understand criteria for the expectations of this
assessment. Assessment was aligned with standards.

III- 8a, 8b Knows and uses a variety of self-assessment (reflective) strategies to change professional and/or pedagogical behaviours.

Score: Comments: You were acutely aware of student engagement during the lesson and gave multiple cues of
4 encouragement. You shared thoughts with me about the level of engagement and why you thought the lesson was or
was not effective. Good reflective strategies and student monitoring!

Classroom Environment/ Management

2b Creates a learning community that bolsters the tenets of constructivism by encouraging student interaction and participation in
purposeful activities.

Score: Comments: You have established an excellent rapport with students and your interactions are warm and encouraging.
5 Your students respond well to you as the authority figure in the classroom and enjoy the connections you make with
them.

II-4a, 4b Demonstrates an understanding of diversity by structuring the classroom to provide for the learning needs of a broad range
of diverse learners.

Score: Comments: You use the environment as a teaching tool effectively. There are multiple displays of scaffolding posted
5 on the walls. The classroom is arranged to promote community and effective classroom management.

II-5a, 5b Creates and uses a viable classroom management plan to enhance the classroom climate.

Score: Comments: You are very effective with monitoring student behavior and engagement. You support students in a
5 positive manner with praise and positive redirections for off task behavior. You have worked very well with your host
teacher to maintain her discipline plan and classroom procedures. It is obvious that you maintain an environment
focused on effective teaching and learning.

II-6a, 6b Understands and demonstrates methods of fostering effective interpersonal relationships in the classroom.

Score: Comments:You foster positive interactions in the classroom and create a caring environment where students know
5 they can trust you take risks in their learning. Students treat each other and the teacher with respect.
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