EDUC 5312/3315-Curriculum and Instructional Design

Classroom Observation Assignment

Observation Form 2
Observation Date: 3/7/2016

Observation Time: 8:00 am 9:30 am

Teacher Observed: Ms. Meyers

Subject/Grade Level: Algebra 1/9th Grade

School Observed: Harmony School of Science High Observer: Erdem Denizli

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):
_X_ On Task _____ Off Task _X_ Engaged _X_ Learning Successfully
Explain: All students seemed to be on task and actively engaged. This resulted the learning to
be successful.

TEACHER STRATEGIES OBSERVED:

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

Explain: The teacher was effectively using question/answer strategy while benefitting problem
solving. Lecturing strategy was also used at the class time but would be lessened to decrease
the distraction of the students.

TEACHING MATERIALS BEING USED:

____ Manipulatives
____ Workbooks
_X_ Overhead Projector
____ Smart Board
_____ Chalkboard
____ Maps
____ Computer
____ Projector
_____ Books
____ Other Audio Visuals
____ None
__X__ Other clickers, Pearson interactive student journals, white board, markers

Explain: The clickers were used at the beginning of the class for the screened warm-up
questions. Overhead projector was used almost for the whole class as a visualization tool.
White boards and markers were used when question were being solved.

TYPE OF STUDENT GROUPING:

____ Small Groups

_____ Whole Group

_____ Pairs

__X__ Individuals

Explain: Students were sitting individually and there were no groups.

TYPE OF STUDENT ACTIVITY:
__ Worksheet _X__ Listening __X__ Writing _____ Reading
__X__ Performing
_X_ Journaling
___ Discussing _____ Centers _____ Homework _____ Research
___ Investigation
_____ Laboratory
__X__ Using Technology
___ Other ______________________________________________________________

Explain: Students were listening the lectures and writing the important parts of the topic and the
solutions of the examples given. They were also answering the questions when teacher asked
for the solutions.

MANAGEMENT/DISCIPLINE:
____ Stated Expectations for Behavior
__X_ Redirection of Inappropriate Behavior
__X__ Self-disciplined Students
__X__ Materials Ready

__X__ Positive Reinforcement

__X_ Encouragement of Students
__X__ Effective Time Management
_____ Enthusiasm for Teaching/Learning

Explain: The class was already a self-disciplined and motivated students. Therefore, generally
positive reinforcement and encouragement of students were used to keep students motivated
for participation. Redirection of inappropriate behavior was used only a couple of times when
needed.

OVERALL COMMENTS AND REFLECTIONS:

I generally liked the way Ms. Meyers had been teaching and as an Algebra 1 class, the learning
process seemed to be very efficient. The strategies she used were more likely to be effective for a selfmotivated class, but some additional strategies might be used if some motivation-needing students
attended. Overall, I liked how she started the class with warm up by using clickers and the body language
and gestures she used while she was benefitting question/answer strategy.