Trainee Observation (USA)

Trainee Observation Form

To be filled in by a Senior Trainer
Session Details

Information on where the trainee observation took place.
Date of Observation*

MonthDayYear
Training Type*
Grade Level *
Observation Type*
Observer Details
Senior Trainer Name

First NameLast Name
Senior Trainer Email
example@example.com
Trainee Ratings

Observations from the Senior Trainer about how well Trainee performed.
Trainee Name*

First NameLast Name
Trainee Email*
Email Address
Please summarize trainer's sessions using the rating system below;

1. Trainer needs additional support in this area

2. Trainer demonstrates some ability in this area

3. Trainer shows strength in this area

n/A: Not applicable to this training session

Preparedness*

	1 Trainer needs additional support in this area	2. Trainer Demonstrates some ability in this area	3. Trainer Shows strength in this area	n/A
Arrived on time for set up
Came prepared with necessary materials
Set up or assist with room set up
Was dressed professionally
Set up technology: checked for sound and video
Began and ended session on time

Interactions with Participants*

	1 Trainer needs additional support in this area	2. Trainer Demonstrates some ability in this area	3. Trainer Shows strength in this area	n/A
Greeted participants warmly.
Optional: Opened session with ice breaker.
Was friendly and smiled at audience.
Treated participants with respect.
Monitored and provided appropriate feedback to participants during participant strategy practice.
Checked for questions throughout the session.
Provided breaks during the session.
Thanked the participants for coming.
Was able to appropriately handle difficult participants.

Presentation and Delivery Skills*

	1 Trainer needs additional support in this area	2. Trainer Demonstrates some ability in this area	3. Trainer Shows strength in this area	n/A
Spoke loudly and clearly so all participants could hear.
Described what was expected during the training.
Referenced Handouts
Had participants tab appropriate sections in the manual. (optional)
Summarized key points making note of procedural importance.
Delivered content without reading the notes.
Provided examples and illustrations to clarify points.
Defined literacy terms throughout training.
Showed enthusiasm while training.
Faced the audience rather than the screen.
Responded well to questions posed by audience.
Guided participants through the manuals.
Delivered sessions with confidence and competence.
Trainer’s pacing was appropriate.
Introduced and modeled all strategies, sharing clear procedures.
Provided opportunities for participants to practice
Clearly taught the participants in the daily expectation of lessons, skill, focus, unit focus, etc.

Demonstrates knowledge of Letterland program as appropriate*

	1 Trainer needs additional support in this area	2. Trainer Demonstrates some ability in this area	3. Trainer Shows strength in this area	n/A
Sound related activities
Quick Dash (Sounds Race)
Guess Who
Shape related instruction and practice
Blending strategies using multi-sensory techniques
Segmenting strategies using multi-sensory techniques
Tricky Word teaching strategies
Coding (Picture Coding to Marking Up to Quick Coding)
Word reading accuracy & fluency
Syllable structure and syllabification
Morphology
Vocabulary development
Text reading accuracy and fluency
Assessments
Small group instruction

Recommendation (select one only)*

Trainee needs more support with this training (please comment below).Trainee meets required expectation and is ready to train on their own (please comment below).Trainee does not meet required expectation for solo training but could train as part of an in-district team.
Comments*
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Trainee Observation Form