PHED 239 Module 4: High School Site Observation/Teaching Assisting Assignment

Due one day after the observation

Directions: Read and become familiar with the questions below BEFORE the observation. Submit answers to the questions on a separate sheet (wordprocessed/double-spaced). Points will be deducted for grammar, spelling and punctuation mistakes. Total = 30 pts.

Include the following general background information: Name of high school Number of students in class observed Name of cooperating teacher(s) Description of facilities & Grade level of students equipment available at school Questions: 1. Describe how students interacted with each other, teachers, and/or administrators. 2. What characteristics of a high school student did you witness? Give examples. 3. What rules, routines, and management techniques are used by your cooperating teacher(s)? 4. What units are the students participating in during this time of year? How do the teachers determine what units the students will be involved in? How long are the units? 5. Any discipline issues? If so, how were they handled? What is the teachers discipline policy? 6. What are the average class sizes? How are classes divided (i.e. by grade level, skill level, etc)? 7. What is/are your biggest concern(s) about teaching at the high school level? 8. What are you most looking forward to in regards to teaching at the high school level?