Observation

Student Teacher: Jonathan Yeo

Mentor Teacher: Kohei Endo

Date: 15-8-2017 Period 2 Subject: Chemistry Year Level: 10

Topic: Atomic theory revision.

Time Teacher action Student action Comments

2:08 Marked roll, roamed Students getting organised.
class. SC and LI on the Some answers written in.
board.
2:14 Be2+ and N written on Luke says 3, Ricky is asked as he Good questions and
the board. isnt focused. refining questions.

Asked Luke what the

charge on a nitride Good pick up on naming
would be. and how covalent
naming doesnt apply to
Lost or gained ionic naming.
electrons?

2:18 Told class test is on Dominic expresses answer. Hard
Monday not Tuesday. to hear. You might want to
settle the class first before
getting students to talk. And
remind students they need to
pay attention.
Sol to explain, you get class to
quieten down first, good. Banter
between Sol and Caleb.
What do we need to Rory answers movement of
conduct electricity? charge.
Sol ionic compounds only
conduct electricity if it is in the
liquid form.
2:27 Headphones out and to Rory asks you to repeat the
the front of class. instruction. You clarified and the
expectation is clear.
Rory refuses to move, he is
waiting to see what you will do.
After a minute you ask He replies he put it in his pocket.
again. No not good enough you asked
for it up the front and you dont back down and places
back down.
Good you apologised.
Not a big deal.
Gabe says make the
powerpoints more
interesting.
Caleb would like the
powerpoints on
compass.
Gabe wasnt listening.
Tell him what the
conditions are for him to
move to the front.
Chatter
You have given Rory
some take up time to
process the request. This
is good as it gives him
time to back down after
the initial heat of the
emotion.
Rory realises you wont
headphones up the
 After this exchange the class is
quiet. You have gained some
respect from them.
front. He throws them
onto the desk, you
strategically ignore this.
Again this is good, he is
spoiling for a fight but
you ignore it and go on
with the lesson.

2:33 Protons neutrons Students writing notes if

electrons. Write this needed.
down if you need to.
2:37 Electron configuration 2,8,8,1 etc shells are colour Too much text on the
filling rules. coded. page. Just write what
they need to know in a
Rory giving you attitude. You short chunk.
talked through it calmly and
didnt get provoked.

2:45 Atomic radius Someone tells ricky to shut the f Music heard in back
up. Rory on his phone in the row. Rory may be
back row. listening to music off his
phone.
2:47 Mind map introduced. Lots of calling out. Interesting strategy
Either mind map or the
other thing.

2:59 Chuppa chup reward Students look a bit more No idea how effective
for groups with motivated. this is. At least most are
completed mind maps. talking and disccussing

Overall:
Excellent behaviour management with Rory. You dealt with it strictly but fairly and the class
has seen you can handle yourself.

Areas for improvement:

How will you use this information to determine individual learning ability?
Could you get them to use a mindmapping software online?
What accountability is there for individuals.