Teacher Candidate: ____________________________________ Week of: _______________________
Explanation: This form is designed to offer a basis for analysis of instruction. It may be used as a discussion format or as an aid
for note taking during the observation. At least once a week, the cooperating teacher and teacher candidate should meet to
assess professional growth. Please circle the area of discussion in each category and summarize the discussion points.
(Electronic version available on the WLC Teacher Education website.)
A. Professional Attitude and Manner
• Working relationships
• Acceptance of constructive criticism
• General attention to appearance of self, room
and materials
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B. Instructional Procedures
• Content knowledge
• Clarity of objectives; assessment of outcomes
• Variety of questioning; addressing levels of
thinking/comprehension
• Assessment strategies—varied and ongoing
• Multiple stimuli utilized
• Appropriate materials and strategies
•
Learning modalities and styles addressed
C. Communication Skills and Human Relations
• Listening skills
• Oral/written directions
• Interpersonal skills for situational demands
• Rapport with students, etc.
• Atmosphere of respect and conducive to
learning
• Behavior expectations
• Assessment of critical times (beginning, ending
or transitional points of the lesson)
• Anticipation of “problem” or challenging areas of
the class period
• Development of repertoire of strategies
•
Recommended focus for next week: _______________________________________________________________
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Cooperating Teacher Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: ____________
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COOPERATING TEACHER
WEEKLY FEEDBACK
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