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Class Observed
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Location
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Lead Student-Teacher
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Conducted on
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BBS-Certified Lead Teacher Observer
Learning Environment
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The classroom environment is welcoming and organized
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Direction/Welcome Signs
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Class Layout - Seating Arrangements
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Class routines and procedures are evident
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Readiness of class materials and technology
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General Observations and Recommendations
Class Structure
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Takes attendance
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Shows evidence of FRC lesson planning (lesson plan is utilized in class)
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Reviews previous class content
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Summarizes class content to be covered
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Demonstrates effective management of instructional time and routines
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General Observations and Recommendations
Methods
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Utilizes FRC curriculum lessons and materials (i.e., Talk Sheets, Worksheets, Videos, and Activities)
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Lessons are introduced in the correct sequence to build upon skills and knowledge
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Instruction, materials, and content is designed to create a responsive learning environment for all students (i.e. manipulatives, matching, sequencing, role-playing, worksheets, visual representations, discussion, drawing, and storyboards)
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Lessons are non-lecture and designed to allow the students opportunities to engage with peers (watch, observe, imitate, problem-solve, and share)
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Employs tools/instructional aids (i.e. technology, computer, video, overheads, dry-erase board)
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Delivers well-planned FRC curriculum lesson
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General Observations and Recommendations
Teacher - Student Interaction
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Students are engaged and active
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Teacher has knowledge of student names
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Solicits student input
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Flexibility (move and adjust lesson activities and topics based on student response and needs)
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Demonstrates awareness of individual student learning needs
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Teacher and students appear to have a friendly and respectful rapport
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Teacher provides effective redirection of negative or disruptive behaviors
Teacher Observation
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Teacher's choice of words and/or stories (gender-inclusive, non-judgemental, non-shaming, factual, accurate)
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Teacher's confidence (motivation, interest arousal)
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General Observations and Recommendations
Content
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Appears prepared of FRC lesson content
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Appears well organized
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Explains concepts clearly
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Relates concepts to students’ experience
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Selects learning experiences appropriate to the level of learning
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Smooth transitions between activities
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Introduces a minimum of 2 lessons from different FRC curriculum strands per class
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Closing/Wrap Up activity or reflection
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Curriculum fidelity: degree to which a lesson is implemented as intended
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General Observations and Recommendations
Completion
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Student-Teacher FRC Overall Competency (Note: T-t-T SSE Student-Teachers need to perform at 80% or above a minimum of 3x as a lead student-teacher to complete requirements to become a BBS-certified Lead Teacher)
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Final Comments
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Name & Signature of BBS-Certified Lead Teacher Observer