Leo Lionni Lesson Plan Feeback

Notes on Observation of Lesson

STANDARDS

1. Curriculum and Instruction (Planning)

**Complete lesson plan based on state standards and frameworks

**Outlined instructional procedures

**Lesson was designed with clear objectives

   

2. Instruction (Delivery)

**Delivery style contributed to students’ high level of success.

** Built on students’ prior knowledge

** Used clear, consistent, language

** Provided positive feedback and encouragement

3. Classroom Climate (Management)

**Created a warm, supportive, and encouraging climate conducive for learning

** Maintained appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect, and safety

4. Equity (Promotion)

**Encouraged students to work hard

**Encouraged students to achieve

**Demonstrated respect and high regard for all students as a learners

5. Professional Responsibilities

**Conveys knowledge of the content and enthusiasm for teaching

** Continually reflects on lessons and teaching

**Consults with teachers for advice, suggestions and feedback

Once again this was an excellent lesson. You were well prepared, well provisioned, and well organized. You designed a detailed and comprehensive lesson plan.  This provided the structure and blue print for a successful lesson. You knew exactly what you wanted to accomplish during this time, and you succeeded.   

Beginning with a brief review on the rug was an excellent way to focus students and activate their thinking.  It’s also good instructional practice.  You began talking about Lee Lionni and about the characteristics of his stories. This was a good way to start because it helped students to begin to consider how they might plan their drawings.  From here you moved into a short conversation about the story chart that you and the class had created. It was a really good discussion with the students. They knew a lot about Lee Lionni and were able to talk about him and the story.

 Because you were so well prepared, your pacing and instruction were very, very good.  Students had no trouble keeping up with you; they were genuinely engaged and your instruction flowed along nicely, especially when you started explain the different ways the students would be able to create their pictures on their page in the book.  You demonstrated several different ways and mediums that the students could use to do their illustrations. The chipmunk packets that you prepared for the students were impressive. Students’ ideas and comments were focused and reflected how much they had retained about the story. They were attentive, interested, and enthusiastic for the entire time they were on the rug. Before you dismissed them to their small groups, you checked for understanding.  This is always a critical component of instruction. You answered questions, cleared up confusion and only sent them back to their seats when you were satisfied that they knew and understood the tasks.

Both transitions, from their seats to the rug and back, were accomplished smoothly and without loss if instructional time.  Once the students were seated, and began to get their material organized, you checked in with each child.  This was another example of how well you know each student: you said something personal to each one about the story, or the page they were illustrating.  It was evident by the way each student responded that they appreciated your comments.  

Within a short time you have helped to create and maintain a safe and respectful learning environment for students. Therefore, they are  able to be actively engaged, attentive and  focused on learning

In conclusion, there is much to highlight about this observation. You continue to demonstrate greater confidence and skill as an educator. Your lesson plans continue to be thorough, and well detailed. You did a good job creating learning experiences that enabled all students to access the curriculum. You used good instructional practices and strategies to keep students focused, attentive and engaged.  Keep up the good work.