CARROLL COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
OBSERVATION DATE: 12-19-07 REVIEW DATE: 1-2-08
Standard 1: Demonstrates ability to enhance academic performance and support for implementation of the school district student achievement goals.
a. Provides evidence of student learning to
students, families, and staff.
b. Implements strategies supporting student,
building, and district goals.
c. Uses student performance data as a guide
for decision-making.
d. Accepts and demonstrates responsibility for
creating a classroom culture that supports the learning of every student.
e. Creates an environment and mutual respect,
rapport, and fairness.
f.
Participates
in and contributes to a school culture that focuses on improved student
learning.
g. Communicates with students, families,
colleagues, and communities effectively and accurately.
Reflections:
a. Scott
keeps all of his powerschool information up-to-date and accurate. Scott as well
has one of the most well developed web pages specifically showcasing his
efforts with the rocket project with the physics class.
b. Strategy
implementation
During
the lesson that I observed, I noticed Scott using visual cues for the students
by coding different portions of the equation that he was demonstrating on the
board for emphasis. Multiple strategies are used throughout the units as
indicated by student needs.
1c.
Scott has taken into consideration the item analysis results of our
Standardized Tests to determine deficiencies in the math portion of the ITED
tests.
d.
Your classroom is always orderly and very organized. Your room is very stimulating with the
rockets on display and the puzzles that you have collected surrounding the
room. I as well commend you on the ‘non-traditional’ way you have your tables
arranged. This criterion as well has to do with differentiation of instruction,
and during the lesson, I noted that you told students that there were different
ways to come to the solution, but you were showing them the one that you
recommended. Students are made aware of
the fact that there is more than one way to solve a problem.
e.
Your
web page is an exemplary example of communication. You keep your powerschool information
up to date. The exceptional level of student ability lends itself to completion
of this criterion.
1f.
Scott, you are an extremely
dedicated staff member and a very important member/leader in the Math
department. Your experience and expertise is much valued. The relationship with
and respect that you have from your students and colleagues are commendable.
1g.
Scott, you have presented the
Math portion of the BAP to the school board as well as our staff. Your
relationship with your students and your attention to powerschool updating is
evidence of this criterion.
Standard 2: Demonstrates competencies in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position.
a.
Understands and uses key concepts, underlying themes, relationships and
different perspectives related to the content area.
b.
Uses knowledge of student development to make learning experiences in
the content area meaningful and accessible for every student.
c.
Relates ideas and information within and across content areas.
d. Understands and uses instructional strategies that are appropriate to the content area.
Reflections:
a. Scott, you are well aware of the District standards and benchmarks for your curricular area. In a conversation with you the day of the observation, you noted that the Standards and Benchmarks for the higher-level math were not really identified in our current S & B. You need to continue working on your curriculum maps. I believe your experience and expertise combined are definite qualifiers for these criteria.
2b. This is done using the Math test, of which you
were instrumental in developing, that is given as well as Item Analysis of
ITED’s and NWEA standardized tests. You as well provide input to students as to
what Math Class they should register for. The projects that you do in physics
class are ones that students not only learn and benefit from,
they are remembered and internalized as well.
d. There is
no question in my mind that you have mastered this criterion. Due to the nature
of the upper level courses you teach, and your expertise, I am certain that you
are as well aware of the most effective strategies to utilize.
Standard 3: Demonstrates competence in planning and
preparing for instruction. The teacher . . .
a. Utilizes student achievement data, local
standards, and the district curriculum in planning for instruction.
b. Sets and communicates high expectations for
social, behavioral, and academic success of all students.
c. Selects strategies to engage all students
in learning.
d. Uses available resources, including technologies, in the development and sequencing of instruction.
Reflections:
3a3a. This is evident in the
data analysis that you are constantly a part of. Scott as well re-teaches concepts that
students struggle with and makes himself available to
students before and after school and as well during homeroom to assist with
homework.
b. I believe that you truly care about the students and their acquisition of the lessons and concepts you are teaching. The high expectations coupled with the rigor in your classroom contribute to a very high level culture in your classroom.
c. The nature of your subject determines a
great deal of this criterion. I do believe that you use the students/classes
progress as indicators for where you need to move next. You are overwhelmingly
aware of the fact that until students master certain concepts, you cannot move
on.
d. Refer to 1B
e. The T-I84 calculators and the implementation
of those in the classroom are as well an advantage that our students experience
due to your dedication and expertise in this area.
Standard 4: Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meet the multiple learning needs of students. The teacher . . .
a. Aligns classroom instruction with local
standards and district curriculum.
b. Uses research-based instructional
strategies that address the full range of cognitive levels.
c. Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness
in adjusting instruction to meet student needs.
d. Engages students in varied experiences that
meet diverse needs and promote social, emotional, and academic growth.
e. Connects students’ prior knowledge, life
experiences, and interests in the instructional process.
f.
Uses
available resources, including technologies, in the delivery of instruction.
Reflections:
a. Your curriculum is aligned with local
Standards and Benchmarks, District as well as
Building Goals. You presented the BAP to the School
Board and were able to field questions on behalf of your department.
b. Refer to 1B
c.
Scott
has created an Independent Math class to address the needs of advanced students
that have already completed all of the current offerings and still desire math
in their senior year. Scott has the ability due to his experience and expertise
to recognize times when instruction needs to be adjusted to facilitate deeper
understanding.
d.
Scott, you are an exemplar in the classroom and have set high standards for the
department as well as the students with the Rocket unit. Feedback from college
students indicates that you are preparing them very well for the rigor in
college.
e.
Your classes are dependent on the Math classes that are prerequisites to
yours. Math is a natural for fulfillment of this criterion.
f. Refer to 3e
Standard 5: Uses a variety of methods to
monitor student learning.
a. Aligns classroom assessment with
instruction.
b. Communicates assessment criteria and
standards to all students and parents.
c. Understands and uses the results of
multiple assessments to guide planning and instruction.
d. Guides students in goal setting and
assessing their own learning.
e. Provides substantive, timely, and
constructive feedback to students and parents.
f.
Works
with other staff and building and district leadership in analysis of student
progress.
Reflections:
a. This
is evident in the quizzes, tests and semester exams that Scott uses.
5b. Parent Teacher
conferences, power school and parent contact as requested are examples of how
Scott meets this criterion.
c. Refer
to 5a.
d. Student
learning is a constant in here and is used to indicate the level at which the
student is currently at. Scott uses his past experience with Math and his
career to give real-life examples relevant to what the students may encounter
or pursue post-secondary.
5e. I have a goal to get assignments graded and returned to the students
by the next class period. I enter grades and assignments onto Powerschool daily.
5f. The Math department is
an example for all departments at CHS. We can always count on the Math
department to use Professional Development time wisely when it comes to
analyzing data. You have provided great insight into the data interpretation of
in particular that ITED item analysis. You are also well-versed in ACT
preparation and have unselfishly given of your time to this effort.
Standard 6: Demonstrates competence in
classroom management.
a. Creates a learning community that
encourages positive social interaction, active engagement, and self-regulation
for every student.
b. Establishes, communicates, models and
maintains standards of responsible student behavior.
c. Develops and implements classroom
procedures and routines that support high expectations for learning.
d. Uses instructional time effectively to
maximize student achievement.
e. Creates a safe and purposeful learning
environment.
Reflections:
a. Refer
to 1g.
6b. Scott, you have presented the Math portion of the BAP to the
school board as well as our staff. Your relationship with your students and
your attention to powerschool updating is evidence of
this criterion.
c. On the day of the
observation as well as any other time Steve or I have been in your classroom,
students have been very actively engaged and on task.
6d. Scott, I believe you
teach bell to bell and accomplish a great deal each day and throughout the
semester and the year.
6e. There
has never been a time that I have been in your room that I have not seen you
either presenting or assisting students with their work. Great
job.
Standard 7: Engages in professional growth
a. Demonstrates habits and skills of
continuous inquiry and learning.
b. Works collaboratively to improve
professional practice and student learning.
c. Applies research, knowledge, and skills
from professional development opportunities to improve practice.
d. Establishes and implements professional
development plans based upon the teacher needs aligned to the Iowa’s Teaching
Standards and district/building student achievement goals.
Reflections:
a.
The acquisition of the TI-84 calculators and their capabilities has given you
opportunities to explore options for implementation into the classroom. Scott has included a couple of the links in his Professional
Development Goal Plan that he uses to help develop lesson plans for
incorporating the TI-84+. The first is the Texas Instrument site, and the
second is for NUMB3RS.
7b7b. You
are an effective contributor to the Protocol Process. You have worked very
closely with your department in the acquisition of the calculators, and I
believe you take pride when your students experience success. You are an
important force in the analysis of data for the Math department.
c. Scott attends the annual state Science
Conference and participates in all staff development.
7d. Your Individual Career Development Plan Goal
is:
Year 1- Match my classroom objectives with the High School
Standard and benchmarks for Math and Science
Year 2- Goal modified to incorporate the use of TI-84 calculators.Graphing calculators are in support of Math and
Science as well as Technology support.
Year 3- Continue current goal. Refer further to below.
Standard 8: Fulfils professional
responsibilities established by the school district.
a. Adheres to board policies, district
procedures, and contractual obligations.
b. Demonstrates professional and ethical
conduct as defined by state law and individual district policy.
c. Contributes to efforts to achieve district
and building goals.
d. Fosters an appreciation and respect for diversity.
e. Communicates effectively and accurately,
f.
Collaborates
with students, families, colleagues, and communicates to enhance student
learning.
Reflections:
a. Your attendance is commendable. You are prompt each day and abide by District rules and contractual obligations. Please make sure you are always supervising the hallway and in your room when students are. I believe you are a very ethical person and set a great example for students and staff alike.
b. Evident.
8c. I have presented the Math
portion of the BAP to the school board as well as our staff.
8d. Male and Female diversity of math exists and this year Scott has more than half females on his class rosters. Scott has at least one or two foreign exchange students per year.
e. See 1d
f.
You are an extremely effective communicator with
the upper level students that you teach. You use staff development time wisely
when you are working with your department in particularly in the analyzing of
data, which definitely is used to enhance student learning.
Evaluator's Signature: Tammie McKenzie
Position: Assistant High School Principal
Evaluatee's Signature: Scott Duhrkopf_________________________
Date: _______________ _______
(Signing of the evaluation document indicates this completed form has been discussed in a conference with the employee. It does not necessarily indicate that the employee concurs or disagrees with its contents.)
REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
What were you most pleased with after teaching the lesson?
The students seemed to understand
the concept without too much trouble. It was just the first day so they
probably were more in shock than anything else.
Which activities in this lesson do you feel fostered high
involvement?
This lesson did not have much
involvement from the student until I moved around the room to check for
understanding.
What insights have you gained about how your teaching
affects your students’ behavior and/or achievement?
I can change the mood of the room
at any time with the type of questions I ask or the behavior I exhibit. There
are times when it is time to relax and others time to get down to business.
Some students though just can’t handle any free time to work on their
assignments.
What supports will you need to continue to work on those areas of concern to you?
As I think about Standard 2 and the need for me to verify
your competency in meeting the standard centered on content knowledge, how will
I know that you are meeting this standard?
The best way for you to find out is
visit my classroom. I struggle coming up with specific examples because they
are second nature to me anymore.
Standard 4 places emphasis on using strategies to deliver instruction that meet the multiple learning needs of students. I would say that in this standard there is an emphasis on differentiation of instruction, One way to do that would be with ensuring that the research-based strategies you use address the multiple cognitive levels of all students. Please share with me to what level and the way that you fulfill this criterion.
I honestly don’t focus on whether
everything I do is a research-based strategy that you can find in a book. I
feel that I am constantly researching whether my strategies are working and
change them to fit the needs of the student. I have taken several activities
from our training and implemented them accordingly. If you are looking for
fancy names I guess I could come up with them.
I would as well like you to comment on what specific
measures you are taking this year to comply with the new Homeroom format and
some specific examples of how you have made a difference in the school lives of
any of the students you have in your homeroom.
I am doing my best to follow the
homeroom program. I have forgotten to do a couple of activities or modified
them to fit the makeup of my homeroom. Generally, I am concentrating the
majority of my time to improving my academic programs and the time I have left
is spent on homeroom and that usually is not very much.
As far as making a difference in
the school lives of my students in homeroom I honestly don’t know if I have. I
feel that I haven’t had enough time to make what I would consider a difference.
The students might have a different opinion.
Individual Career
Development Plan Update
Year 1- Match my classroom objectives with the High School Standard and benchmarks for Math and Science
Here is the link to my website that has the
objectives matched with the standards. Just click on the class and go to the
syllabus link.
http://server-8.carroll.k12.ia.us/~duhrkopfscott/Calculus/calculus.htm
Year 2- Goal modified to incorporate the use of TI-84 calculators. Graphing calculators are in support of Math and Science as well as Technology support.
Here are a couple of the links I use to help me
develop lesson plans for incorporating the TI-84+. The first is the Texas
Instrument site, and the second is for NUMB3RS.
http://education.ti.com/educationportal/activityexchange/BrowseBySubject.do?cid=US
http://www.weallusematheveryday.com/tools/waumed/home.htm
Year 3- Continue current goal.