FEAPS COACHING TOOL

Formative Evaluation
College of Education
Childhood Education & Literacy Studies

Name: Jordan Martel

School/CT: Colleen Sanders

Observer: Colleen Sanders

Grade/Subject: 3rd Grade/Science

Date: 11/16/15
Level: 1

Domain 1: Planning and Preparation

BENCHMARKS
(1a) Aligns instruction with
appropriate standards; (1b)
sequences lessons and concepts
to ensure coherence & required
prior knowledge; (3e) relates and
integrates the subject matter with
other disciplines and life
experiences
(1e) Uses diagnostic student data
to plan lessons; (1f) develops
learning experiences that require
students to demonstrate a variety
of applicable skills and
competencies; (4a) analyzes and
applies data from multiple
assessments to diagnose
students learning needs;

EVIDENCE
1.a. Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy
*Miss Martel designed this lesson so that it aligned with our
current Science unit on Living Things.

(1a) Aligns instruction with

appropriate standards; (1b)
sequences lessons and concepts
to ensure coherence & required
prior knowledge

1.c. Setting Instructional Outcomes

*Introduced the lesson and gave an overview to the students about
what they were going to learn

(2) Organizes, allocates and

manages classroom resources;
(3g) applies varied instructional
strategies and resources,
including appropriate
technology, teaching for
understanding

1.d. Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources

*Miss Martel used Brainpop Jr to show the students a video about
vertebrates. The video introduced the different classifications of
animals mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and fish.
*The students took notes while they were watching the video.

(1c) Designs instruction for

students to achieve mastery; (3e)
relates and integrates the subject
matter with other disciplines and
life experiences; (1b) sequences
lessons and concepts to ensure
coherence & required prior
knowledge

1.e. Designing Coherent Instruction

*Miss Martel discussed how this lesson was going to align with
their upcoming field trip to the zoo.

(1d) Selects appropriate

formative assessments to
monitor learning; (4b) designs
and aligns formative and
summative assessments that
align with objectives and lead to
mastery; (4c) uses a variety of
assessment tools to monitor
student progress, achievement
and learning gains

1.f. Designing Student Assessments

*questions students to check their understanding about animal
classifications

1.b. Demonstrating Knowledge of Students

n/a

Observer Comments

Domain 2: Classroom Environment

BENCHMARKS (FEAPs)

EVIDENCE

(2d) Respects students cultural,

linguistic & family background; (2e)
maintains a climate of openness, inquiry,
fairness & support; relates & integrates
subject matter with other disciplines &
life experiences

2.a. Creating an Environment of Respect and

Rapport
*always shows respect to all students
*inquires about students backgrounds

Observer Comments

(2c) Conveys high expectations to all

students; respects students cultural,
linguistic, & family background; (2e)
maintains a climate of openness, inquiry,
fairness & support; (2g) integrates
current information & communication
technologies; (3e) relates & integrates
subject matter with other disciplines &
life experiences

2.b. Establishing a Culture for Learning

n/a

(2a) Organizes, allocates and manages

the resources of time, space, and
attention; (2b) manages individual and
class behaviors through a well-planned
management system; (2c) conveys high
expectations to all students

2.c. Managing Classroom Procedures

Id like to see Miss Martel begin

to utilize classroom management
techniques to monitor student
behavior.

(2b) Manages individual and class

behaviors through a well-planned
management system; (2h) adapts the
learning environment to accommodate
the differing needs and diversity of
students

2.d. Managing Student Behaviors

*Miss Martel gains student attention through
praise.

Id like to see Miss Martel begin

to utilize classroom management
techniques to monitor student
behavior.

(2a) Organizes, allocates, and manages

the resources of time, space, and
attention; (2h) adapts learning
environment to accommodate differing
needs and diversity of students (2i)
utilizes current & emerging assistive
technologies to enable students to
participate in high-quality
communication interactions & achieve
educational goals

2.e. Organizing Physical Space

Id also like to see Miss Martel

work on calling on all students
not just those who are raising
their hands. Its important to
implement wait time to allow
students to think.

Domain 3: Instruction
BENCHMARKS (FEAPs)

EVIDENCE

(2e) Models clear, acceptable oral and

written communication skills; (3b)
deepens & enriches students
understandings through content
literacy strategies, verbalization of
thought & application of the subject
matter; (3d) modifies communication
to respond to preconceptions or
misconceptions; (3i) supports,
encourages, and provides immediate
& specific feedback;
(3a) Delivers engaging and
challenging lessons; deepens &
enriches students understandings;
(3c) identifies gaps in students
subject matter knowledge in
discussions and through use of
questioning; (3f) employs high order
questioning technique

3.a. Communicating with Students

*provides immediate feedback to students, but it is very
general (example: Yes, that is the correct answer. Or
Good job.)
*Id like to see Miss Martel provide more specific
feedback to students based on their actual answers (It
shows that ____ really understands this concept because
they _____.)

(3a) Delivers engaging and

challenging lessons; (3b) deepens &
enriches students understandings
through content literacy strategies,
verbalization of thought & application
of subject matter; (3e) relate &
integrate subject matter with other
disciplines and life experiences; (3h)
differentiate instruction based on
student learning needs and individual
differences
(3c) Identifies gaps in subject matter
knowledge; modifies instruction to
respond to preconceptions or
misconceptions; (4a) analyzes and
applies data from multiple
assessments to diagnose students
learning needs; (4c) uses a variety of
assessment tools to monitor student
progress, achievement, and learning
gains; (4e) shares the importance of
outcomes of student assessment data
with the students and the students
parent/caregiver(s); (4b) designs and
aligns formative & summative
assessment that match learning
objectives and lead to mastery
(3d) Modifies instruction to respond
to preconceptions or misconceptions;
supports, encourages, and provides
immediate & specific feedback; (3j)
utilizes student feedback to monitor
instructional needs & to adjust
instruction; (4d) modifies assessments
and testing conditions; (3h)
differentiates instruction based on
learning needs and individual
differences of students

3.c. Engaging Students in Learning

n/a

3.b.Using Questioning & Discussion Techniques

3.d. Using Assessment in Instruction

n/a

3.e. Demonstrating Flexibility & Responsiveness

n/a

Observer Comments

Id like to see Miss Martel

ask questions that require
students to think more
deeply (what if
questions) and questions
that require them to explain
their thinking.

Domain 4 Professional Responsibilities

BENCHMARKS

EVIDENCE

(6) Reflects on extent learning goals

were met & how instruction can be
changed to facilitate learning; (5c)
uses a variety of data independently &
in collaboration w/ colleagues to
evaluate learning outcomes and adjust
planning; (6) demonstrates a sense of
efficacy; (5e) engages in targeted
professional growth and reflective
practices

4.a. Reflecting on Teaching

*Miss Martel asks questions and discussed her lesson
afterward to gain feedback.

(4f) Applies technology to organize

and integrate assessment information;
(1e) uses diagnostic student data to
plan lessons; (5c) uses a variety of
data independently & in collaboration
w/ colleagues to evaluate learning
outcomes and adjust planning; (6)
demonstrates responsibility for
maintaining student records
(5d) Collaborates with the home,
school and larger community to foster
communication and to support
learning and continuous improvement
(4e) shares the importance and
outcomes of student assessment data
with the student and the students
parent / caregiver(s)
(5d) Collaborates with the home,
school and larger community to foster
communication and to support
learning and continuous improvement;
(4c) uses a variety of data
independently & in collaboration w/
colleagues to evaluate learning
outcomes and adjust planning (6)
builds professional relationships with
colleagues
(5a) Designs purposeful professional
goals to strengthen the effectiveness
of instruction based on students
needs; (5b) examines and uses datainformed research to improve
instruction & student achievement
(5e) engages in targeted professional
growth and reflective practices, both
independently & in collaboration with
colleagues
All of the above and Understands
that educators are held to a high moral
standard in a community and adheres
to the Code of Ethics and Principles of
Professional Conduct of the Education
Profession of Florida; (6)
demonstrates responsiveness to
supervision

4.b. Maintaining Accurate Records

n/a

4.c. Communicating with Families

n/a

4.d. Participating in a Professional Community

*emails to ask questions and share ideas about
lesson/concepts

4.e. Growing and Developing Professionally

n/a

4.f. Showing Professionalism

*always professional
*seems to love to be in the classroom and work with the
students
*inquires about students and always has their best interest
in mind
*always on time and dressed professionally

Observer Comments