Teacher’s Name Date Observed Time The teacher is: Probationary  Observer’s Name Continuing Contract  1. Professional Knowledge The teacher demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, and the developmental needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences. • Effectively addresses appropriate curriculum Demonstrates skills relevant to the subject standards. area(s) taught. • Integrates key content elements and facilitates Bases instruction on goals that reflect high students’ use of higher level thinking skills in expectations and an understanding of the instruction. subject. • Demonstrates ability to link present content with past Demonstrates an understanding of the and future learning experiences, other subject areas, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical and real world experiences and applications. development of the age group. • Demonstrates an accurate knowledge of the subject Communicates clearly and checks for area(s) taught. understanding. Comments: 2. Instructional Planning The teacher using the Virginia Standards of Learning, the school’s curriculum, effective strategies, resources, and data to meet the needs of all students. • Uses student learning data to guide planning. Aligns lesson objectives to the school’s curriculum Plans time realistically for pacing, content mastery, and student learning needs. and transitions. • Develops appropriate long- and short-range plans Plans for differentiated instruction. and adapts plans when needed. Comments: 2
Teacher’s Name Date Observed Time The teacher is:  Probationary Observer’s Name  Continuing Contract 1. Professional Knowledge The teacher demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, and the developmental needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences. Effectively addresses appropriate curriculum • Demonstrates skills relevant to the subject standards. area(s) taught. Integrates key content elements and facilitates • Bases instruction on goals that reflect high students’ use of higher level thinking skills in expectations and an understanding of the instruction. subject. Demonstrates ability to link present content with past • Demonstrates an understanding of the and future learning experiences, other subject areas, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical and real world experiences and applications. development of the age group. Demonstrates an accurate knowledge of the subject • Communicates clearly and checks for area(s) taught. understanding. Comments: 2. Instructional Planning The teacher using the Virginia Standards of Learning, the school’s curriculum, effective strategies, resources, and data to meet the needs of all students. Uses student learning data to guide planning. • Aligns lesson objectives to the school’s curriculum Plans time realistically for pacing, content mastery, and student learning needs. and transitions. • Develops appropriate long- and short-range plans Plans for differentiated instruction. and adapts plans when needed. Comments: 2
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