EDUC 5312/3315-Curriculum and Instructional Design

Classroom Observation Assignment

Observation Form 2

Observation Date: ________________ Observation Time:___45 min_______

Teacher Observed:______________________ Subject/Grade Level: Pre-Alg/ 7th _

School Observed: Chisholm*Trail Middle School Observer: Aydin Targil

For the things you observed, place a check. Please explain further about the checked item
directly below the particular section. Provide overall comments and reflections at the end.

STUDENT BEHAVIOR (MAJORITY OF STUDENTS):

_____ On Task _____ Off Task _____ Engaged ____ Learning Successfully _

Explain:
The whole class had a work discipline,They were on task the whole period,even the discussions
were smooth,

TEACHER STRATEGIES OBSERVED:

___ Modeling _____ Question/Answer ______ Lecture ____ Monitoring
Groups
_____ Listening _____ Problem Solving _____ Evaluating _____ Reading
To Students
____ Modifying ____ Integrating Content _____ Guiding Cooperative Groups
___ Other _ _____________________

Explain: The teacher let students think independently and let them discuss and
collobarate,asked them short probing questions and reminded them the rules quickly.

TEACHING MATERIALS BEING USED:

____ Manipulatives ____ Workbooks _____ Overhead Projector ____ Smart
Board
______ Chalkboard ____ Maps ____ Computer _____ Projector
_____ Books ____ Other Audio Visuals ____ None
_____ Other __________________________________________________________________

Explain: Student worked on classwork and some of them showed their work on board and
discussed with class
TYPE OF STUDENT GROUPING:

_____ Small Groups _____ Whole Group _____ Pairs _____ Individuals

Explain: In some part of class the students built small groups for discussion about questions.

TYPE OF STUDENT ACTIVITY:

___ Worksheet ____ Listening ______ Writing _____ Reading _____ Performing
___ Journaling ____ Discussing _____ Centers _____ Homework _____ Research
___ Investigation _____ Laboratory _____ Using Technology
___ Other ______________________________________________________________

Explain: The students are given a classwork on which they worked as small groups.

MANAGEMENT/DISCIPLINE:

_____ Stated Expectations for Behavior ______ Positive Reinforcement

____ Redirection of Inappropriate Behavior ____ Encouragement of Students
______ Self-disciplined Students ______ Effective Time Management
_____ _ Materials Ready _____ Enthusiasm for Teaching/Learning
Explain:
Students were self disciplined.Materials were prepared.There were no gap between
activities.

OVERALL COMMENTS AND REFLECTIONS:

__Even everything seemed to be smooth and disciplined class, I found the class boring To my opinion
teacher should be more dynamic,the voice of the teacher shouldnt be so monotone,There can be some
jokes or stories in between questions for relaxing the students and make the class less monotone and
boring_______________________________________________________________________________
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