Purpose: To identify routines, procedures, and instructional strategies already in the classroom. Observation is more than simply watching; it is paying attention to detail, analyzing events, and assimilating ideas into your own foundation of knowledge. You should observe more than lesson presentation, noting routine procedures, classroom management techniques, transitions, student engagement, classroom climate, etc. Format subject to change by your University Supervisor.
Four observations are required (2 for each placement).
Student Teacher: Class observed:
Date:
Time:
Observation #:
Program/Subject/Grade Level: 2nd grade Math- Learning Money
Lesson Topic:
Lesson Presentation:
Instructional Delivery Such As: Types of questions used, giving and clarifying questions, transitional techniques, technology.
Classroom Management
Classroom Rules, Routines, Procedures Teaching Style
Instructional Differentiation Reinforcement of Appropriate Behavior Redirection of Inappropriate Behavior
Teacher-Student Interaction/Relationship
Application to your Personal Instructional Strategies:
(Things that I would try in my own classroom and rationale)