Coaching Cycles A,B,C,D*

*This list is in the Field Study Guide and listed on the evaluation forms. FYI- 143A requires only two coaching cycles or observations, generally A and D. 143B emphasizes B and E; however, this supervisor tends to look at the entire list of performance expectations during observations. Evaluation Forms.

A. MAKING SUBJECT MATTER COMPREHENSIBLE TO STUDENTS

TPE 1: Specific pedagogical skills for subject matter instruction

*Understanding the state-adopted academic content

* Planning to teach to the standards

* Demonstrating the ability to teach to the standards

B. ASSESSING STUDENTS LEARNING

TPE2: Monitoring Student Learning During Instruction

* Determines student progress toward achieving the state-adopted academic content standards

* Supports students' learning during instruction

TPE 3: Interpetation and Use of Assessments

* Understanding of assessments

* Using and interpreting assessments

* Giving feedback on assessments

C. ENGAGING AND SUPPORTING STUDENTS IN LEARNING

TPE4 Making Content Accessible

* Addressing state-adopted academic content standards

* Prioritizing and sequencing essential skills and strategies

* Using a variety of strategies to facilitate learning

TPE5 Student Engagement

* Understanding of goals

* Ensuring active and equitable participation

*Monitoring student progress

TPE6 Developmentally Appropriate Teaching Practices

* Understanding important concepts about the learners

* Designing instructional activities

* PRoviding appropriate educational experiences

TPE7 Teaching English Learners

* Knowledge of important concepts about English Learners

* Understnading theories, principles and instructional practices

* Applying theories, principles and instructional practices for comprehensive instruction of English learners.

D. PLANNING INSTRUCTION AND DESIGNING LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS

TPE8 Learning about Students

* Child and adolescent development

*Assessmnet of student

* Student's needs and abilities

TPE9 Instructional Planning

* Establishing Goals

* Connecting academic content to the students

* Selecting strategies/activites//materials

E. CREATING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENTS FOR STUDENT LEARNING

TPE10 Instructional Time

* Allocating instructional time

* Managing instructional time

* Reflecting on the use of instructional time

TPE11 Social Environment

* Understand the importance of the social environment

* Establishes a postive environment for learning

* Engages in behaviors that support a positive environment

F. DEVELOPING AS A PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR

TPE12 Professional, Legal, and Ethical Obligations

* Professional Obligations

* Legal Obligations

* Ethical Obligations

TPE13 Professional Growth

* Evlauating teaching practice

*Improving teaching practice

* Reflection and feedback