Level 1 Observation #1 Reflection Planning Guide

WHEN I WATCHED MY CT LINE THE KIDS UP I OBSERVED THIS: FIELD NOTES: MRS. A: In just a
moment, were going to line up for music. Before we do that I want you to listen very carefully. When
you are called I want you to quietly step into line with your eyes facing forwards, hands glued to your
side, and bubbles in your mouth. Line leaders line up, door holders, electrician, table captain, table
captain helpers, if youre wearing a red shirt today, if you have hair on your head

Guiding questions to reflect upon from your video & other data collected (supervisor or CT
observational notes/feedback, artifacts, etc.):
Question Time in Evidence Claim(s) You Might Make from
Video/Other this Evidence
Data Source
What impact 0:10 In just a moment were going When you give clear expectations
did your to line up for music to the students they are more
performance likely to behave.
of the task Gave expectations
have on your
All students behaved
students?

Did you get 0:30 Students lined up If you have a relationship with
your desired 1:10 Bubbles in their mouths the students then they are more
results? What 1:42 Students in line quiet likely to behave.
do you think 2:50 Students all perfect and quiet
and still
led to your
success or lack
of success in My relationship with the
getting your students helped these results
desired
results?

What went 2:50 100% of students walking with

well? Why? their eyes facing forward and
quiet.

Because they did a great job!

What didnt go 2:55 When I realized I got them to
as well? Why? their music class too early.
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Because they were early so

they got distracted with
waiting.
How did the 0:10 I knew their teacher always Having a management system in
developmental lines them up this way so they the classroom for routines and
level of your knew exactly what they were rules gives the students a higher
students doing. chance of behaving.
impact how
you planned
the task or the
results that
you observed?

In the chart below, capture times and evidence that illustrate times when you demonstrated the FEAP
indicated.

FEAP Demonstrated
2a. Organizes, allocates, and
manages the resources of
time, space, and attention
2b. Manages individual and
class behaviors through a
well-planned management
system
2c. Conveys high
expectations to all students
2e. Models clear, acceptable
oral and written
communication skills
2f. Maintains a climate of
openness, inquiry, fairness
and support
Time in Video & What Was
Happening/Other Data Source
0:05 started a transition
0:10 starts giving expectations.
0:30 giving commands and
instruction
0:45 Calling children by table
colors and by student classroom
jobs
How does this evidence show
that you demonstrated the
FEAP?
Having a clean transition helps
children stay organized and it
keeps their attention.
When I gave them expectations
they were able to understand
what I wanted from them.
By calling the kids to line up it
showed them how to be a
leader and how to be
authoritative.
This makes it fair because Im
not just calling on my favorites
to line up first.

Guiding Questions for Reflection:

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Explain big ideas from any of your courses that are connected to the observation and
performance of the routine. Provide bibliographic information for any references you
cited in this blog using APA, 6th Edition.

Legitimate Authority- The kids also listened to me because I took over the role of the teacher so
the students believed that I fit that image so they listened to me.

What were the most important things you learned by engaging in this routine?

The most important thing I realized by engaging in this routine was that lining kids up isnt easy.
You need a lesson plan for everything. Everything you do should be well thought out and well
planned.

In what ways did this task meet/or not meet the developmental needs of your students?
Why?

This routine met the developmental routines of my students because they know how to follow
instruction and how to listen carefully and how to line themselves up.

How will you engage in the management routine differently next time? Why?

Next time I will take my time, be more prepared; make sure to get my full video so that I dont
have to just go off observation notes. I will also give more compliments to my students on how
amazing they are.

New questions/wonderings I have include...

How do teachers do everything so perfectly? Ive watched my CT line up her kids for class every
Tuesday for the past month and they always get to music class on time; never late and never
early.