EDUC 5312/3315-Curriculum and Instructional Design

Classroom Observation Assignment

Observation Form 2

Observation Date: 03.31.17 Observation Time:10:52-11:37

Teacher Observed: Lisa Shirley Subject/Grade Level: ELA / 5th Grade

School Observed: Young Scholars of McKeesport CS Observer: Mertkan Murt

STUDENT BEHAVIOR (MAJORITY OF STUDENTS):

_____ On Task _____ Off Task ____Engaged ___ Learning Successfully

Explain: Students were active listeners during the presentation. They were all actively engaged
and participated in the questioning and discussion session. Two students were off the task a few
times but the teacher easily managed to grab their attention back with positive reinforcement
and some questions.

TEACHER STRATEGIES OBSERVED:

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

Explain: During the introduction part, Teacher used a presentation to deliver the information to
explain effective test taking strategies in ELA. During the second part she used several
questioning techniques to formatively assess students on the topic and keep students engaged.
3rd part was a sample test in ELA where students practiced the techniques on test taking.
Teacher initiated a discussion session after all students done to talk about the story on the ELA
practice test and discuss the techniques she already introduced.

TEACHING MATERIALS BEING USED:

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

Explain: Teacher used projector to deliver the presentation and distributed highlighters for the
practice test.

TYPE OF STUDENT GROUPING:

____ Small Groups _____ Whole Group _____ Pairs _____ Individuals

Explain: Students were seated indivudily as teacher was explaining effective test taking
strategies and taking ELA test.

TYPE OF STUDENT ACTIVITY:

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

Explain: During the presentation students were active listeners then students had to work on the
practice reading test individually. After they completed the test students discussed the reading
part and identified important parts and explained why they think it is important

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: Teacher always used positive reinforcement and encouraged students to choose
positive behaviors. She stated behavior expectations as often as possible so that students were
always behaving well.

OVERALL COMMENTS AND REFLECTIONS:

Teacher used the period to explain and demonstrated the effective test taking strategies and gave students
a sample ELA practice test. She used presentation and had question and answer session where she used
many questioning techniques. She walked around as she was asking questions to keep an eye on the
students behaviors and be in close in touch with students. She explained each tip clearly and thoroughly.
Students then given a reading part where they had to read a story and answer questions. During the lecture
students seemed highly engaged as teacher used body language and mimics and her voice level highly
effective. She used positive reinforcement to encourage students and stated behavior expectations as one
or two students were off task.

Teacher and students then started discussing the reading part and teacher asked different questions about
the story and students had to explain why they think the particular part or parts important for the story.

Teacher was highly effective in the classroom and was able to handle different students behavior.
Students participated in every activity and practiced what they learnt. It was highly effective and helpful
class overall.