EDUC 5312-Curriculum and Instructional Design

Classroom Observation Assignment

Observation Form 2

Observation Date: __06/14/2017_____ Observation Time:__20 min__

Teacher Observed:__ Crystal Foster ________ Subject/Grade Level: _Math / 3rd grade__

School Observed: __N/A__________________Observer:__Samir Ahmadov_______

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 _____ Engaged ___ Learning Successfully

Explain:
Student listens to teacher carefully and quietly and following her steps. Raising their hand for
answer the question or waiting their name for question. She also visit the students during the
group work time to explain if they dont understand or help them to find the answer with short
and easy way. It was good overall.

TEACHER STRATEGIES OBSERVED:

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

Explain:
They solving the problem during the activity and teacher well guided the studens as a group.
She separates the kids with a group beginning of the activity. She monitoring them during the
instruction and work time. The strategy she used I think is a modeling and for that reason I
choose the modeling strategy from the list.

TEACHING MATERIALS BEING USED:

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

Explain: She gave the board, marker and teaching pennies to calculate and solve the problem
visually.

TYPE OF STUDENT GROUPING:

___ Small Groups _____ Whole Group __X_ Pairs _____ Individuals

Explain:
She put two neighbor students in a group and giving them board and materials to fork and find
the answer on the problem with drowing.

TYPE OF STUDENT ACTIVITY:

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

Explain:
The students activity type is a problem solving with writing the each penny count on the board then,
calculate all and making or drawing a diagram about. They were listening their ten teachers during
instruction and explanation time. Also, they discuss the problem between the pairs.

MANAGEMENT/DISCIPLINE:
_X__ Stated Expectations for Behavior __X__ Positive Reinforcement
____ Redirection of Inappropriate Behavior ____ Encouragement of Students
_____ Self-disciplined Students __X__ Effective Time Management
_____ Materials Ready _____ Enthusiasm for Teaching/Learning
Explain:
Stated expectation for behavior and positive reinforcement is looks clear on teachers
work. She had also effective time management, because she is not too slow or not to
fast. Only the reason less questioning.

OVERALL COMMENTS AND REFLECTIONS:

Her procedures and management were pretty good overall, but she lacked structure in
her planning. The lesson was not delivered or modeled correctly for her student's to
gain the knowledge necessary. However, I will say this teacher did an excellent job with
what she had to work with. At the end she went to the back of the classroom and
worked with the students who may have been unengaged during her first part of the
lecture. I don't see how the directions were imprecise. I am saying this based on the fact
that all of the students seem to understand her instructions.