The reflection conversation plays an important role in the observation/teaching process. In this discussion, you will see Ms. Ellen, the teacher, and her principal, Ms Katie immersed in an opportunity to BOTH learn and grow through a focus on CELEBRATIONS/ CONCENTRATIONS of teaching and student learning. Ellen was supported to have the “first voice” where she shared what was working with individual students as well as for the whole class. Katie linked back to the planning conversation where Ellen had asked to have the observation focus on differentiation. Ellen shared specific ways that she was using data to drive her instructional planning for future units as well as for learning modifications with individual students. The reflections on teaching are aligned to specific priorities of The Framework for Teaching Clusters or The Framework for Teaching Components (4a-Reflection on Teaching: The teacher’s assessment of the lesson is thoughtful and includes specific indicators of effectiveness; Distinguished)
