EDUC 5312/3315-Curriculum and Instructional Design

Classroom Observation Assignment

Observation Form 2

Observation Date: 3/31/2017 Observation Time: 8:00am-9:30am

Teacher Observed: Erdem Denizli Subject/Grade Level: Geometry/9th grade

School Observed: HSS-High Sugarland Observer: Zekeriya Yaman

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 students were motivated and willing to work all the time in class.

TEACHER STRATEGIES OBSERVED:

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

Explain: This was geometry class teacher was modelling how to solve questions after he
explained the topic. Sometimes the teacher asked questions about the content. This helped
students to motivate and keep them on task. At the beginning of the class Mr. Denizli lectured
for the new topic and solved some examples. Next he gave them instructions asked them to
work on four questions with their partners. Then, he monitored and guided the groups by visiting
them during they were working on the problems.

TEACHING MATERIALS BEING USED:

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

Explain: He used document camera to make note taking easier and help students to use drawn
pictures to work on the examples.
TYPE OF STUDENT GROUPING:
____ Small Groups _____ Whole Group _____ Pairs _____ Individuals

Explain: While he was explaining the topic he wanted them to listen then he asked them to work
on the questions with their groups. He was walking around to see if anyone needs help, also
students were asking questions to each other in their group.

TYPE OF STUDENT ACTIVITY:

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

Explain: He prepared a note taking worksheet and gave it to the students after their bell work.
He used the worksheet for note taking and examples. Students were listening him while he was
explaining the topic. After his instruction they were working together on the problems. At the end
of the class Mr. Denizli gave homework to students for practicing the topic.

MANAGEMENT/DISCIPLINE:
____ Stated Expectations for Behavior
____ Redirection of Inappropriate Behavior
_____ Self-disciplined Students
_____ Materials Ready
_____ Positive Reinforcement
____ Encouragement of Students
_____ Effective Time Management
_____ Enthusiasm for Teaching/Learning

Explain: Mr. Denizli had very good communication with the students so he did not have any
major classroom management problem. There were a few students off the topic, he warned
them verbally and they get on task.

OVERALL COMMENTS AND REFLECTIONS:

I really enjoyed observing this lesson. The teacher used instructional time effectively. Students
were engaged in small group work. Distribution and collection of the materials were smooth. The
teacher had very good rapport with his students. Students knew what is expected of them. The
teacher constantly walked around to check for understanding and provided feedback to the
students regularly. The teacher asked some questions to the students to find out whether students
learned or not.