Classroom Observation

During the months of September and October this semester I spent time at two different schools in four different classrooms. Being able to observe different classes and teachers at Westside Junior High and South Live Oak Elementary was a very new and exciting experience for me since I can’t say I’ve always wanted to be a teacher. My experiences at these schools gave me a better insight into the differences between schools, classrooms, and teachers. The purpose of this field experience was to get 10 observation or tutoring hours in an elementary or junior high setting. I chose to observe a

As she discusses her various observation she goes on to include research and other studies that serve to validate the observations to an even greater extent. Generally, when she makes conclusions based on her own observations it has been vetted by a number of other scholarly journals and articles. As an example, when she discusses the “tendency to place the onus of students’ underachievement on themselves” parenthetically she cites six separate ethnographies that support her observation (Valenzuela 1999 pg. 74). Weaving research into her field notes allows the reader to view Valenzuela’s observations as being authentic and

At Arts-Based School I did my observation in Leni Fragakis’s third grade class. This was the first observation I had done since learning about instructional design. Since learning it, I now have a new way of observing, I pay more attention to the teacher; how she implemented the lessons, what strategies she uses, and the types of assessments she uses. This gives me a better experience because before I was just paying attention to what the students were doing and their part in the classroom and now I am paying attention to so much more. Even though it is important to watch the kids, I now also know how important it is to observe the teacher, too. I was also able to observe what I am learning in class be used in the classroom.

One of the most important components of successful science teaching is the use of effective questioning (Clough, 2007). Abraham and Schlitt (1973) argue that, “Teaching requires continuous analysis of both student and teacher behaviors and subsequent modificationof classroom performance.” They also say teachers must be their own critics if continuous analysis is to occur (Abraham & Schlitt, 1973). The topic that I chose to focus on analyzing are the interactions, such as questioning and responding, that take place between teachers and their students. Given the topic, this

In this model Marilyn brewer and Norman Miller (1984) suggest contact works best when group diversity are minimised. This allows others to see each other as individual rather than a group member. The Jigsaw classroom is a technique that is used in classroom settings to reduce racial biases. The teacher divides the children into groups and gives each child a segment of the topic they are covering that day. Each child presents their piece of the information they hold and this facilitates for others to present their information. This shows that each child holds a piece of the jigsaw. The teacher can follow similar steps and try applying this method to their lesson. Teachers to be aware of in order for this work, they need to be an equal number of both girls and boys in each

Examining others can provide for great introspection, which allows for the constant personal reflection needed in the education field. Having the opportunity to observe the onlookers' behavior in response to

who doesn’t; and watch for responses from the instructor. What sense can you make of these

Gary D. Borich begins chapter three of Observation Skills for Effective Teaching with a fictitious dialogue in which a teacher presents a social studies lesson. He then examines this sample lesson through each of the eight lenses provided in the previous chapter. While the provided scenario is somewhat condensed and some of the classroom behaviors might be slightly exaggerated, it serves to provide a more thorough example of how the lenses function when observing. It also demonstrates that all of the lenses are interrelated and that no single lens provides a complete picture of a classroom. Borich goes on to provide practical suggestions for the observer to follow before, during, and after observation. He advises to find out ahead of time basic

The Stanoviches stated that the practice of relying on observations is empiricism, and that throughout history some scientist would ignore the evidence that they observed. They stated that the observations must also be written down every time in order to have valid documentation. These claims and observations are casual in nature when they choose one type of method over another. The Stanoviches want teachers to know that when the teachers are deciding on an instructional practice that they must make sure that it exposes they underlying structure to the world. They also want teachers to know that the “experimental method” is an essential part of making inferences about instructional programs. (Stanovich, 2003)

Observations at Columbia High School were collected in the Student Services department for 9th and 10th graders in the Huntsville City Schools (HCS) district. Students enrolled in this self-contained, special needs unit are supported by a curriculum design with prevocational transition targets. These exceptional learners work toward benchmark academic, behavioral, and vocational skills development.

While observing Mr. Heath, I have learned many new ways to teach future students inside and outside of the classroom. A teacher is an extremely important role model in a child's life, this is because a teacher is one of first adults that a child meets and learns to trust. By understanding this teachers can see why Anti-Bias Instruction is crucial to a safe learning environment for children.

My purpose of the observation this week was to examine classroom management. As soon as I arrived to the room, I got my paper signed and sat down at my usual spot. The round table at the back of the class. Students should work together as a team to make the class better. As soon as the kids walk into class in the mornings, they should know to get out their composition notebooks and do their warm-up that is up on the board. Students should follow the teacher's directions as soon as they come out of her mouth.

Conducting classroom observations are very important to the prospective teacher. Observing helps show how experienced teachers manage their classroom. For this observation it was important to notice how the classroom was arranged, how the teacher interacted with the students, the teacher’s management style, and interview the teacher.

The interactionist theory believes that the teacher is the most significant tool to pupil’s educational achievement. It implies that teaches assess pupils not by ability or intelligence, but by traits that relates to class, gender and ethnicity, such as attitude, appearance and behavior. According to an internationalist the way pupils are influenced by teachers include: labeling-involves two people in an interaction with one have the power to label stick on the other. For example when teacher tag students as “smart and bright” or as

Classroom observation is a main approach of teaching research. Scholars or researchers use video to record the real whole class and observe the teachers and students’ actions, words and the efficiency in the class. Though the observation, they analyze what approach is more suitable. This paper will select video 5 and video 3 as the material to do the classroom observation. Different aspects such as teachers’ responds, questions, instructions notes and students’ behavior will be addressed to analyze the efficacy of this class.