COLLEGIAL OBSERVATION

St. Ignatius College Preparatory

A.M.D.G.
2014-2015
Teachers Name:

Eric Castro

Department:

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Observation Date:

3/9/15

Social Science
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Observer:

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Jeff Noblejas
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The purpose of the collegial observation is to provide teachers with the opportunity to
visit other classrooms and learn from their colleagues. These observations are collegial, not
supervisory, and are intended to promote collaboration.
LESSON SUMMARY
Review and prepare students for midterm
LESSON
OUTCOMES

AGENDA

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House Keeping
Vocab Review
Review Game
Went over some answers to questions from review game

OBSERVATION

Use the space below to record what happens during your visit.

1. House Keeping
- format of midterm (multiple choice, no free response)
- suggestions based on last results of last test (take time on the questions)
2. Vocab Review
- Quizlet slides of vocabulary words were projected on the front screen
- students volunteered to provide definitions
3. Review Game
- Groups of 4
- questions were projected from keynote slides, 20 s/slide, 10 questions per round
- groups submitted answers after each round, groups score were posted on board
4. Went over some answers to questions from review game
GENERAL COMMENTS & REFLECTIONS

What activities, resources, or strategies did you observe that you might be able to use in your class?

Eric has good presentations skills. He has good intonation. He uses voice inflection to
provide emphasis. He is animated.
Some students made use of their iPads and laptops by taking notes
Good variety of activities for review. Games and competition can make review more
enjoyable.

FOLLOW-UP CONVERSATION
After your observation, please email or meet to discuss questions or comments.

Note:

A copy of the completed observation should be placed in the EIT portfolios of both the observer and
the teacher. Additionally, the observer needs to provide a copy to Jeannie Quesada.