Guided demo: a clinical teaching observation
Follow one observation for teacher candidate Jordan Taylor in the Elementary Education program, from setup to program results. Use the steps, the buttons, or your arrow keys.
Faculty
1. Create the assessment
Dr. Morgan Lee sets up a Clinical Teaching Observation: instructions, due date, two independent reviewers, and a rubric adopted from the Rubric Bank. A rubric is optional - an assignment can also be evaluated with comments alone.
New assessment
Reviewers
Dr. Sam Rivera · University Supervisor Ms. Avery Brooks · Mentor TeacherCandidate self-evaluation
AllowedCreating video assignments with instructions, dates, reviewers, and an optional rubric is available today.
Teacher Candidate
2. Submit the observation
Jordan Taylor records the lesson in the browser - or uploads an existing recording - attaches the lesson plan, and submits.
Jordan Taylor · My assessments
Elementary Education · Due in 5 days
Supporting documents
Recorded in the browser, or uploaded from a device.
Recording or uploading a video with supporting documents is available today.
University Supervisor
3. Give timestamped feedback
Dr. Sam Rivera watches the recording and leaves comments pinned to the exact moments they refer to, then scores the rubric.
Review workspace · Jordan Taylor
Timestamped comments
Learning objective is stated clearly and connected to yesterday's lesson.
Good use of wait time after the open-ended question.
Consider checking understanding before moving to independent practice.
Timestamped comments, transcript navigation, and rubric scoring are available to reviewers today.
Mentor Teacher
4. Complete the evaluation
Ms. Avery Brooks opens one assigned evaluation, scores each criterion, saves a draft, and submits - without navigating any other part of the system.
Ms. Avery Brooks · You have 1 evaluation to complete
Due in 3 days| Criterion | Beginning (1) | Developing (2) | Proficient (3) | Accomplished (4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesson Planning | Beginning | Developing | Selected: Proficient | Accomplished |
| Instructional Delivery | Beginning | Developing | Proficient | Selected: Accomplished |
| Classroom Environment | Beginning | Developing | Selected: Proficient | Accomplished |
| Assessment of Learning | Beginning | Selected: Developing | Proficient | Accomplished |
Mentor teachers can review today using the Reviewer role. The simplified one-page mentor view shown here is in development.
Faculty
5. Compare independent reviews
Dr. Lee compares the two independent reviews criterion by criterion. Differences are highlighted - PRISM does not decide which reviewer is right.
Independent reviews · Jordan Taylor
| Criterion | Mentor Teacher | University Supervisor |
|---|---|---|
| Lesson Planning Differs | 3 · Proficient | 4 · Accomplished |
| Instructional Delivery | 4 · Accomplished | 4 · Accomplished |
| Classroom Environment Differs | 3 · Proficient | 2 · Developing |
| Assessment of Learning Differs | 2 · Developing | 3 · Proficient |
Each review was completed independently. Neither reviewer could see the other's scores before submitting.
Faculty can view each reviewer's evaluation today. The side-by-side comparison table is in development.
Faculty
6. Finalize the evaluation
Dr. Lee records the final score for each criterion, explains where it differs from the reviewers, and finalizes. The original reviews are preserved.
Final evaluation · Jordan Taylor
| Criterion | Mentor Teacher | University Supervisor | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lesson Planning Differs | 3 · Proficient | 4 · Accomplished | 3 · Proficient |
| Instructional Delivery | 4 · Accomplished | 4 · Accomplished | 4 · Accomplished |
| Classroom Environment Differs | 3 · Proficient | 2 · Developing | 3 · Proficient |
| Assessment of Learning Differs | 2 · Developing | 3 · Proficient | 3 · Proficient |
Final evaluations with a permanent lock are available today. Recording a reason for differing scores is in development.
Teacher Candidate
7. Review feedback and reflect
Jordan reads the finalized results and comments, acknowledges receiving the feedback, and writes a short reflection.
Jordan Taylor · Feedback available
Strengths
Clear objectives, strong rapport, and effective wait time during discussion.
Recommendations
Add quick checks for understanding before independent practice.
Acknowledging feedback does not mean agreeing with the evaluation.
Candidates see finalized evaluations today. Acknowledgment and reflection are in development.
Program Coordinator
8. Review program results
Dr. Riley Chen reviews results across the cohort - always with sample sizes and missing-data counts - and exports evidence for program review.
Elementary Education · Spring (demo)
Proficiency threshold: Proficient (3) or higher, set by the programAt or above Proficient, by criterion (n = 18 candidates)
Course and candidate reports are available today. The program dashboard shown here is in development.