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Modified Student Teaching Observation Form (STOF)
Teacher Candidate (t.c.): _______________________________
Class/Subject: _____________________________
Date: ____________________Observer: __________________________________
School: ________________________
4. Exceeds expectations (t. c. always demonstrates 100% of the time.
3. Meets expectations (t.c. consistently demonstrates 90-99% of the time. NA-Not applicable
2. Progressing (t.c. frequently (but not consistently) demonstrates 80-89% of the time. NO-Not observed
1. Does not frequently demonstrate progress (less than 79% of the time).
Competency
Effective teachers are knowledgeable (of content).
1. Places specific information within the context of the “big ideas”
of the discipline
2. Uses and encourages students to use discipline-specific
vocabulary
3. Communicates content knowledge in a meaningful way
4. Presents lesson based on students‟ diverse developmental levels,
interests & prior experiences
5. Includes activities appropriate to the learning objectives
6. Uses appropriate materials, media & technology to support
instruction
Effective teachers are knowledgeable (of pedagogy)
7. Starts lesson promptly with students‟ attention
8. Begins lessons with focus and/or review and with materials ready
9. States appropriate objectives aligned with curriculum
10. Gives clear, explicit directions.
11. Uses whole, small & individual grouping strategies appropriate
to the learning objectives.
12. Maintains student engagement & responsibility for learning.
13. Allocates time effectively
14. Communicates and maintains consistent behavioral expectations
for all students
15. Circulates to check student performance
16. Achieves closure by using appropriate assessment to evaluate
student learning & modify instruction
Effective teachers inquire.
17. Asks questions at a variety of levels
18. Provides appropriate “wait time”
19. Builds on student responses
20. Provides useful, prompt feedback
21. Provides sustaining feedback after incorrect response
22. Encourages the participation of all students
23. Uses examples, assignments & materials relevant for diverse
family & community cultures
Effective teachers are professional.
24. Uses standard spoken & written English.
25. Exhibits confidence & assurance
PLT
I
PLT
II
Stu.
Tch.
Comments
Modified January 2008
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