Reports and Observations
This page represents reports and observations from my mentor school and college teachers. Just as students benefit in their learning from receiving teacher's feedback, I find it beneficial in improving my teaching by receiving feedback from experienced teachers. The more information I gather about my teaching the more informed changes I can make that will benefit both: me as a teacher and my students. This valuable feedback gives me a data of my strengths and weaknesses and changes I need to make.
Commitment to the Profession
MST's Feedback
Overall Grade A
Always demonstrates consistent attendance
and punctuality
Consistently prepares high
quality materials which are well organized
Actively
participates in a range of school activities and builds positive relationships with a range of stakeholders
Accepts school based
authority structures and responsibility for independently resolving work-based problems
Demonstrates
exceptional enthusiasm and positive towards teaching and learning
Planning for Learning
MST's Feedback
Overall Grade B
Has completed solid lesson plans which are printed and available for MST/MCT upon request
Lesson plans are well detailed to secure effective delivery and include testable learning objectives and a variety of appropriate assessments and tasks
Lesson plans are well detailed to secure effective delivery and include testable learning objectives and a variety of appropriate assessments and tasks
Consistently and effectively uses cooperative learning with a high level of effectiveness
Dina is a very patient and involved teacher. She quickly identified the students with learning and behaviour needs and supported them where needed. Dina has many creative strategies to get the students attention. This was a very difficult year at our school; classes, teachers and timetables changed far too often but Dina showed strong character and adjusted to all the changes in a positive manner. She was very helpful and able to assist in the class at all times. She has a calm and fun way to steer the boys back to the learning or tidying up activity.
Janet Holtshausen
Managing Learning
MST's Feedback
Overall Grade A
Uses appropriate classroom
management strategies to consistently secure a safe and effective learning environment
Classroom routines and transitions are well established and differentiated leading to significant student independence
Implementing Learning
MST's Feedback
Overall Grade A
Implements a wide range of strategies which continually motivate students and maintain an effective classroom presence
Implements a wide range of strategies which continually motivate students and maintain an effective classroom presence
Lessons are consistently paced to ensure students are appropriately engaged and challenged
Clear, concise and timely instructions are consistently given using a range of appropriate techniques
Uses a variety of questions which appropriately fit within the lesson context to support learning
Consistently monitors in relation to learning and behavior, meeting individual students’ needs
Utilizes a range of effective formative assessment strategies to gauge student progress
The student implements valid and reliable summative assessment strategies, where appropriate
Assessments
MST's Feedback
Constructive feedback is consistently provided to students in a timely and appropriate manner
Assessment data is generally used to inform planning and instruction, though not always effectively.
Reflects on student learning in a meaningful way
Consistently reflects on her practice leading to improvements in a range of areas
Observation and Feedback from Dr. Martha Banfa
Mentor College Teacher
1st visit 11/10/2018
Highlights
1. Excellent TPR and routines for redirecting attention.
2. Good use of chart to manage behavior/participation along with an effective reward system.
3. Good use of Realia to explain the differences between seeds, leaves, stem roots , fruits and flowers.
4. Cutting and pasting activity was excellent as a settling activity.
5. Good use of a video to wrap up the lesson.
6. Overall a lively lesson demonstrating the B:Ed competency areas of implementing and managing learning.
Areas needing improvement/possibilities.
1. Your major challenge will be in getting students to work as a group and in pairs. Check online for effective group work strategies for grade 1.
2. Perhaps the song video would have been more effective at the beginning and then used as a review at the end.
Dina
2nd visit 14.10.2018
Highlights.
1. Good TPR using QA and board work with good student engagement
2. Excellent teacher made resources
3. Excellent modelling of instructions and support for pair practice. Excellent student engagement during pair practice.
4. Excellent use of IT/class dojo /behavior chart to manage behavior.
5. Excellent sequence of activity with a good balance of stirring and settling activity
6. Overall an interesting and engaging lesson implementing the five teaching competency areas.
Areas needing improvement/possibilities
1. I want to see students working in a group.J
Dina
3rd visit 21/10/2013
Highlights
1. Good carpet activity for input and introducing the day’s topic
2. Good first attempt at Group work using the poster activity ..
3. Excellent student engagement in the group activity and group clean up activity.
4. Excellent implementation from previous observation feedback of the pair and group activity with great success.
5. Excellent review of the lesson using the posters created and rewards for the best group poster.