MUED 271 Field Experience Observation Form

Date 10/2: Location: Central HS Time: 8:15-9:35 Teacher: Lauren Schupner (In place of
Levchenko)

Host teacher’s signature: _________________________________________

What was/were the objective(s) of this lesson?

To improve students’ abilities in performing rudiments and band music

What National Standard(s) do you think was/were addressed in this lesson? (Please be
specific (e.g., Anchor Standard 4: Analyze, interpret, and select artistic work for
presentation).)

Anchor Standard 5: Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation

What Virginia Standard(s) of Learning for Music do you think was/were addressed in this
lesson? (Again, please be specific (e.g., K.6: The student will demonstrate a steady beat,
using body percussion, instruments, and voice).)

HIB.11.6: The student will demonstrate proper instrumental techniques, including stick
control and performance of many rudiments on snare drum; stick control with mallets,
using appropriate grip.

HIB.12.5: The student will demonstrate ensemble skills at a beginning level, including
maintaining a steady beat at various tempos in the music literature being studied

How did the teacher accomplish her/his objectives?

By using a metronome while students did rudiments and slowly increased speed to
facilitate better performance.

How did the teacher assess individual students’ understanding?

During the band music portion, she would hear mistakes (since there were only two of
them and one was playing clarinet).

What does the teacher do that seems to help student learning in this classroom?

She would repeat sections in the band music that she noticed they had stuggled with and
would do it at differing tempos.

What does the teacher do that seems to hinder student learning in the classroom?
During the rudiment portion, she would always play with them which may have made it
more difficult for her to notice things that needed improvement.

What do students do that seems to help their learning in the classroom?

Repeat sections they struggled with on their own

What do students do that seems to hinder their learning in the classroom?

Try to avoid rudiments of sections of music that they found difficult.

What action(s) on the part of the teacher do you think would improve student learning in
this classroom?

Forcing students to face their fears in music so they can improve at a greater level.

What action(s) on the part of the students do you think would improve student learning in
this classroom?

Strive to be the best they can by critically listening to themselves.

What other comments/observations do you have?

I appreciated the students’ and teacher’s efforts to be their best with such a small class

Please remember that in addition to submitting this form on Canvas, you should
write a reflection of approximately 500 words on your blog (under “Leadership”) in
which you reflect about your experiences and impressions from this visit.