FormativeEvaluationTeacherGuides-SchenectadyCity.docVIP

INDICATORS OF TEACHER PERFORMANCE FORMATIVE EVALUATION GUIDE TIME FRAME: October 15 – November 15 November 15 – December 15 January 15 – February 15 Final Annual Summative Evaluation due March 1 TEACHER: DATE OF OBSERVATION: OBSERVER: DOMAIN 1: PLANNING AND PREPARATION Mastery of Content Demonstrates mastery of subject matter. Instructional explanations and descriptions based on a firm grasp of the subject matter. Knowledge base clearly evident. Information given always correct. Demonstrates mastery of the procedures, methodologies, processes, and terminology used in the subject area. Knows national and state learning standards for the discipline! Planning for coherent instruction Maintains a plan book with all plans. Prepares detailed daily lesson plans which… are prepared neatly and shared with supervisor have learning objectives stated in behavioral (learner performance) terms incorporate a variety of learner activities incorporate a variety of teacher activities support student achievement of the discipline standards include review/summary of intended learner outcomes at regular intervals Plans and executes a unit. Utilization of instructional resources Uses resources beyond the materials required to be used with student, e.g., news reports, library materials, the Internet or computer software, outside experts, personal experiences, etc. Knowledge of human development Planning reflects realistic expectations for the age and ability levels of the targeted students. Plans are varied enough to allow for different learner strengths to be cultivated (aesthetic, interpersonal, etc.) Designing assessment of learning Develops quizzes, tests, and other evaluative tools to assess intended learner outcomes. Uses student evaluation results to plan succeeding lessons. Uses formative evaluation techniques to enhance student achievement. Analyzes summative evaluat