EDUC 5312-Curriculum and Instructional Design

Classroom Observation Assignment

Observation Form

Observation Date: 15 April, 2019

Observation Time: one Hours Class Period

Teacher Observed: Mrs. Amina Muhammed

Subject/Grade Level: Grade 7

School Observed: Nigerian Tulip Int’l Colleges

Observer: Sabri UNAL

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):

____On Task ____ Off Task ____ Engaged ___ Learning Successfully

Except 1-2 students all students were actively engaged and participated throughout the
class activities.

TEACHER STRATEGIES OBSERVED:

__ Modeling __ Question/Answer __ Lecture ___ Monitoring Groups
___ Listening ___ Problem Solving __ Evaluating ___ Reading to Student
__ Modifying __ Integrating Content __ Guiding Cooperative Groups
__ Other _Manipulatives, Games, & Applications;

In this lesson teacher was using student-centered method by having them involve
through some games and classwork activities. With the help of particular games, they
were more engaged and had fun. And the multiples game was also interesting.
TEACHING MATERIALS BEING USED:
__ Manipulatives ___ Workbooks ___ Overhead Projector __ Smart Board
___ Chalkboard ___ Maps __ Computer ___ Projector
__ Books ___ Other Audio –Visuals ___None
__ Other: Apart from all these materials teachers used games which students can use
over and over. And also, teacher used awarded targets as motivating method.

Teacher came to class with a colorful basket full of some materials that she keeps using
during the lessons. Like number sticks cup is one of them. She picks a stick with a
number on it and she describes the number, then the student who has that number in
the class list is coming to board and solve the question.

TYPE OF STUDENT GROUPING:

___ Small Groups ___ Whole Group __ Pairs __ Individuals

Every student has his/her own task to accomplish. Each one was being involved
individually. But towards ending, teacher gave them worksheet as classwork. However,
they were asked to work on it individually, the ones who needed attention were paired
by the teacher to work on the questions together.

TYPE OF STUDENT ACTIVITY:

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

In this class students were a little bit playful. To prevent any distraction teacher played
2-3 minute videos about math but funny. Apart from this moment, students were able
to use everything necessary for the activities mentioned above.

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: mathematics classroom was well designed, it was attractive. And also teacher’s
way of welcoming and hosting the students was very nice. There was a student was
given a candy bar, and I later on understood that she gave that candy just because the
student came on time while he was always coming late to the class. Positive
reinforcement was adequate.
OVERALL COMMENTS AND REFLECTIONS:
The lesson I observed was a Math Lesson of Grade 7. The teacher was well prepared for any
type of student. There was a slow learner and I noticed that she gave a different worksheet to
that student. Furthermore, as I mentioned earlier there were 2 intelligent ones and they were
also given extra worksheet by the teacher. When the teacher felt any loose vibe in class she
either told a story or asked a question that has interesting answer or played some games with
students. Due to the age of the students it wasn’t easy to keep them engaged for long period of
time. Yet the teacher was trying hard. I observed that students left the class happily.