Guided Observation Form

Guided Observation Form Teacher (Your Name): ___Jesus Lopez _____ Observation Date: ___10/16/2023 ____________ SimSchool Module Name: ___Teaching Diverse Learners ____________ Observation focuses on 4 areas of teaching and learning: 1. Utilizing student assets 2. Learning goals that guide instruction and assessment 3. Lesson activities 4. Establishing a positive and safe learning environment Read the observation guiding questions and examples for each focus area in the left column and take notes during your observation in the right column . Not all parts need to be filled out. This activity is only to help you take notes while you are completing your simulation and better complete the Guided Observation Reflection. The Guided Observation Reflection will be what your instructor grades. Focus Area Notes During Observation ASSETS ● How do you the teacher connect to the students’ Funds of Knowledge? ● How did you (the teacher) connect the lesson to the students’ interests? ● How did the teacher connect the lesson to prior academic knowledge? Examples ● Lesson utilizes student strengths ● Framing the lesson by explaining prior knowledge and how it connects to the lesson ● Students’ diverse thoughts, cultures, and traits are used as a positive asset in the lesson. I saw… - Some students weren’t as interested or connected in the lesson. - The students were more engaged when they were given technology. - Connected the lesson to prior academic knowledge by using class routine to use familiarity and asking the class what they did yesterday. I like it because…. - There are Diverse learners in the classroom. - Some students were focused and displayed a positive temperament. - Some students provided feedback on liking the lesson. - I was able to check individual

● Diverse thoughts: o Critical o Creative o Inductive o Deductive o Holistic o Detail focused ● Culture o Ethnic o Racial o Gender-identity ● Traits o Temperament o Introversion/extroversion o Social and emotional strengths o Creativity o Leadership/collaboration ability ● Intelligences o Musical-rhythmic o Visual-spatial o Verbal-linguistic o Logical mathematical o Bodily- kinesthetic ● Unique experiences or skills o Travel o Outside projects o Relevant talents/skills profiles and connect students' strengths and weaknesses to the lesson. I think it accomplishes…… - Student involvement and engagement in the lesson.. If not present in the observation, what are your thoughts about that in the context of the lesson? - The primary focus is on individually engaging with the children. - Ensure each child is heard, taught, and provided with appropriate support. - It is much easier for the student to grasp the concept if they have that personal connection to it. LEARNING GOALS ● What are the learning goals for the lesson? ● What assessments are used? ● How are assessments connected to the learning goals? I saw… - The learning goals were displayed at the front of the classroom - Surveys being completed by students during the lesson. I like it because…. - I liked that students are told a clear

Examples ● Student learning activities: o Use of manipulatives o Think-pair-share o Models o Drawings or maps o Graphic organizers o Performances o Demonstrations o Labs o Educational technology ● Instructional activities o Explaining o Modeling thinking o Scaffolding o Asking questions that guide a discussion or seek more information from students o Role playing o Providing instructions to guide an activity o Checking for understanding o Re- teaching ● Analysis, synthesis, evaluation, interpretation, transfer ● Inquiry processes, problem solving, teacher and student discussions that advance understanding of the content, analysis of ideas, connecting ideas, peer-to-peer interactions, critique of student work, guided small group work, collaborative learning activities, I like it because…. - There are many options for activities because at times they were quiet and I was unsure if they were confused or just not interested. - I was provided with many options to choose from depending on the learners' needs, I could apply any accommodation needed. I think it accomplishes…… - Stability and a positive outcome in all students' learning. - Some students needed manipulatives while others simply needed additional support like pair sharing. - Understanding of students' needs, especially with disabilities. If not present in the observation, what are your thoughts about that in the context of the lesson? - The lesson should utilize strategies and resources to address students' diverse needs, including those associated with disabilities - It is important to create an inclusive learning environment that helps all students. - Students need to feel comfortable to approach their teacher.

opportunities to be creative, activities that encourage student voice, academic language development, use of educational technology or assistive technologies LEARNING ENVIRONMENT ● How does the teacher establish a positive and safe learning environment? ● How does the teacher provide social and emotional supports? Examples ● Positive interactions with students ● Creating a safe and welcoming environment ● Greeting students ● Establishing positive rapport I saw… - At the beginning of my lesson I made sure to greet the students and used friendly tones when speaking to the students. - Socio emotional support by praising students for how hard they were working, while smiling at them. - I can provide support by walking around the classroom and interacting one on one with the students. I like it because…. - I liked that some students were very focused and showed a positive temperament. Some students commented on really liking the lesson. - I was able to greet students - The verbal and nonverbal cues and the ability to function the intensity of how to address the students. I think it accomplishes…… - Positive environment - A more engaging environment If not present in the observation, what are your thoughts about that in the context of the