Literacy Instruction Data Collection ToolThis lesson observation data tool is for observation and support of instruction and literacy learning. All data collected must be used for planning, modification and/or educational reflection on teaching practices. The data collected is based on the observation of a single literacy lesson. Teacher: _________________________________ Date: _________________________________ Instructional objective(s):1. Highlighted in daily instruction Phonemic awareness Fully highlighted Partially highlighted Not fully highlighted Not observed Comment(s):A. The skill taught is aligned with the core competency standards for this grade.B. Students are given time to master the skills taught.C. Core competency assessment is ongoing.D. Instructional changes are made based on ongoing evaluations. Phonetics Fully highlighted Partially highlighted Not fully highlighted Not observed Comment(s):A. The skill taught is aligned with the core competency standards for this grade.B. Students are given time to master the skills taught.C. Core competency assessment is ongoing.D. Instructional changes are made based on ongoing evaluations. Word reading Fully highlighted Partially highlighted Not fully highlighted Not observed Comment(s):A. The skill taught is aligned with the core competency standards for this grade.B. Students are given time to master the skills taught.C. Core competency assessment is ongoing.D. Instructional changes are made based on ongoing evaluations. Knowledge of high frequency words Fully Highlighted Partly Highlighted Not Fu...... half of the document ...... elaborated with conscious analysis and reflection, empower teachers, literacy coaches and administrators alike way to evaluate practices and make informed decisions regarding what is in the best interests of all parties involved. ReferencesWagner, B. (n.d.). Data collection tools and evaluation tools for teachers. Global Mail. Retrieved April 10, 2014, from http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/data-collection-tools-assessmenttools-teachersMcLeod, S. (n.d.). Data-driven teacher technology tools. Innovative teacher thought leaders. Retrieved April 10, 2014, from http://datacenter.spps.org/uploads/TechnologyToolsforData-DrivenTeachers.pdfJesse, D. (n.d.). Educator's guide to collecting and using data: Conducting classroom observations. . Retrieved April 10, 2014, from http://www.rmcdenver.com/adx/aspx/adxGetMedia.aspx?DocID=960a1e0d-2cd5-4f69-aff6-4d84daf23bcc