Form D –Observation Form

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A career and technology education teacher is responsible for an instructional program that aligns industry and academic standards for student success. The teacher will take the actions listed below which are divided into five areas: Classroom and Lab Management, Instructional Effectiveness, Professional Growth and Continuous Improvement, Interpersonal Skills and Leadership.

It is not expected to see each action every time you observe. Circle or check the ones observed and prepare a cumulative summary to discuss at the team meetings and then submit to the Dropbox.

Classroom & Lab Management

Determine appropriate delivery format (student-directed, lock-step, blended, online, etc.).

Prepare lessons that incorporate technical and academic standards and 21st century skills.

Create appropriate curriculum documents (e.g., laps, syllabi, plans).

Develop and use a variety of instructional strategies

Prepare equipment, tools, materials and consumables to deliver curriculum.

Prepare instructional environment for safe and effective teaching.

Establish and provide standards of conduct and implement with consistency.

Arbitrate, prevent and manage classroom conflicts in a professional manner, while demonstrating sensitivity to students’ affective states.

Use best practices related to motivation and behavior to create learning environments that encourage positive social interaction, workforce readiness, self-motivation and active engagement.

Provide a safe learning environment by following the procedures, practices and guidelines outlined by the school, the district, state and federal laws and industry standards.

Collaborates with students to create classroom climate and procedures focused on creating a safe and respectful environment in which everyone can learn.

Develop instructional plans that address student diversity, interests, and varied learning styles through differentiated instruction.

Develop instructional plans based on ODCTE/industry standards and analysis of stakeholder data.

Adapts instruction based upon daily assessment and reflection. Create and use strategies to manage project based learning. Plan lessons that are innovative and interactive with real-world application and problem

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solving that require critical thinking skills at all levels. Develop and use a variety of assessment strategies to evaluate and modify the

teaching/learning process ensuring the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the learner.

Provide adequate and timely feedback to monitor progress and achievement. Create a series of interventions for students who fail to reach proficiency. Demonstrate respectful and appropriate interactions with students that convey high

expectations and fosters growth. Guide students to appropriate resources for academic, career and personal development.

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Instructional Effectiveness Develop instructional plan that assures linkages between occupational tasks and literacy. Embed literacy strategies (the practice of reading, writing, spelling, listening and/or speaking)

into the development of course objectives and instructional plans. Recognize and implement numeracy strategies when appropriate. Deliver lessons that incorporate technical and academic standards along with 21st century

skills. Integrate scholastic, leadership and community service activities in curriculum. Develop opportunities for and place students in workplace learning/project-based learning. Create an inclusive classroom culture that is accepting of diverse learning needs. Use appropriate questioning techniques at various levels during the instructional process. Understands curriculum integration processes and uses a variety of instructional strategies to

encourage students' development and critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills and effective use of technology. Notes: (e.g. modeling, visuals, hands-on activities, work-based learning, demonstrations, gestures, body language, blended learning, peer tutoring and thematic instruction)

Provide clearly stated directions for learning objectives, procedures and transitions while optimizing learning time.

Uses spoken and written language that is clear and correct, conforms to standard English and vocabulary.

Provide demonstrations and modeling of desired skills or processes that are clear and precise to students.

Use monitoring techniques to determine student progress toward stated objectives/competencies.

Consistently monitors student involvement and makes effort to adjust instructional plans to engage more students.

Reviews data from assessments to modify instruction and guide intervention strategies Use a variety of student response techniques to increase active engagement. Summarize instruction and connect learning to prior and future instruction. Develop and use modified assessments and curriculum for special needs students and other

students experiencing difficulties in learning. Adhere to accommodations and modifications in accordance with individualized student plans

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Professional Growth & Continuous Improvement

Utilize appropriate professional development to improve instruction and learning results. Maintains education/industry certifications/licenses where applicable Participate in school-based continuous improvement initiatives. Exhibit ethical and professional behaviors by following policies, procedures, practices and

guidelines outlined by the school, the district, state and federal laws and industry standards. (Notes: punctuality, dependability, budgeting and reporting)

Understands the legal aspects of teaching including the rights and responsibilities of students, parents/families, and the instructor.

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Interpersonal Skills

Maintain an active and diverse advisory committee/business and education council and use appropriate recommendations of the committee members.

Communicate and engage internal and external stakeholders/customers (e.g., advisory committee, industry, families, colleagues, partner school, higher education partners, etc.) in the educational program.

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Leadership

Maintain and support an active, co-curricular CareerTech student organization.

Model professionalism by maintaining an active role in community and professional organizations.

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