Classroom Observation and Commentary How the Teacher Promotes a Positive Classroom Environment for Reading Instruction The teacher promoted a positive classroom environment for reader instruction first by greeting the class warmly and announcing the Continue Reading...
Classroom Observation Interview Transcripts Interview #1 with myself and Mrs. Evans. Myself: Hello I am a student and I am interested in observing your classroom for one hour of play if that is possible? Mrs. Evans: Sure, we have playtime at 10:0 Continue Reading...
Classroom Observation The students poured into the classroom, and the teacher began the mass lesson immediately, without any small talk. The eighth grade class consisted of twenty students of various genders and ethnicities. The topic of the day was Continue Reading...
It is a quantitative instrument, that has been statistically validated, and probably most appropriate as an instrument to ensure adherence to certain state and/or national standards. MCC -- Dialogue approach to rating a teacher's performance. Both Continue Reading...
Introduction It is easy to assume that a comprehensive decision making theory gives a reliable basis for an observation scheme for a classroom. However, it is apparent that even though the practical and theoretical ventures overlap in many respects Continue Reading...
Educational Observation I observed a high school English teacher as the teacher led the students through a study of Shakespeare's Hamlet. While the students have to complete a certain number of English classes to graduate, they can choose most of th Continue Reading...
Mrs. Menocal, 1st Grade, Somerset Academy, Blended Classroom Professional Background -- BA in Elementary Education, MA in English. 15-year veteran, taught English at the Middle School level, and both 3rd and 1st grade at the Elementary level. Additi Continue Reading...
Math Classroom Observation This eighth grade algebra class proved to be generally engaging, largely due to the efforts of the teacher. She does not rely solely on the text but rather uses it as a guide to preparing her curriculum and for devising eq Continue Reading...
She explained that the natural processes of geological erosion could be effectively duplicated and modeled accurately enough on a small scale to learn about geological erosion in the real world on the large scale. She explained that following the di Continue Reading...
instrumental case study approach in order to provide a description, analysis and interpretation of the phenomenon that exists at the intersection of technology and special needs students. The method will consist of evaluation research, which will be Continue Reading...
It provides a marker for conducting and easily recording observations of complex learning. This is in a paperless format, highly efficient and engaging strategy." (Wren, 2011) (Ivers, 2003) This is illustrating how technology is critical to reachin Continue Reading...
..control the environment by implementing a logical system (the teacher's, of course) of conditioning." (Tauber, 1999, p. 19) in this context the teacher is seen as an "interventionist" in that he or she has to control and dictate the learning and be Continue Reading...
Rural special education quarterly, Vol. 23, Issue 4, 3-9. Retrieved November 26, 2010, from http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=3&hid=104&sid=5c0f11c9-17f3-4f60-8ce3-d4df66666494%40sessionmgr14 Lake, V.E. (2004, August). Continue Reading...
According to Bales, 1999, the concept behind SYMLOG is that "every act of behavior takes place in a larger context, that it is a part of an interactive field of influences." Further, "the approach assumes that one needs to understand the larger cont Continue Reading...
formed on properly executed observations does make out efficient teachers as well as practices itself. Teachers' accomplishes on the classroom surveillance mechanism of appraisal system dependably envisage the attainment increases undertaken by thei Continue Reading...
Education - Classroom Management Relationship Between the Use of Behavior Contracts and Student's Ability to Stay on Task An Introduction to Behavioral Contracting In dealing with children, there are cases when a teacher encounters a child who doe Continue Reading...
Field Experience Report - Observation in the classroom at the school for the Deaf Introduction In the US, residential institutions of learning have had a long relationship with the deaf community. They are the centers where linguistic and cultural tr Continue Reading...
teacher beliefs in contemporary science education goals and classroom practices. Fischer-Mueller, J. & Zeidler, D.L. The participants in the study included nine science teachers at the Souhegan High School (SHS) in Amherst, New Hampshire. Howev Continue Reading...
Head Start preschool classrooms prominently emphasize performance standards as a way to assess educational programs for young children. However, this approach is often criticized as not appropriate for the assessment of young children (Hallam et al., Continue Reading...
The teacher explained that the use of a commercial science-teaching program that emphasized hands-on participation and active inquiry in its design had helped her achieve high levels of genuine interest among her students. The materials for this mod Continue Reading...
Classroom Grade level: 6th and 7th Subject: Literature For this assignment a Literature Unit on Short stories for a 6th-7th grade combined classroom has been chosen. The purpose of 6th and 7th grade literature is to introduce and study various gen Continue Reading...
I often read them books about children from different cultures getting along together, and we also sing songs related to different cultures. Also, when a child asks me a question about why certain children look different or speak differently, I answ Continue Reading...
classroom atmosphere which encourages all students to take on the desire to become lifelong learners is a challenging task. The task is even more daunting when the context of the assignment takes place within the walls of a 7th grade social studies Continue Reading...
School Observation: Springfield Gardens Middle School The focus of this school observation is PS 59, Springfield Gardens Middle School in New York City. The observation was conducted in three separate settings: a math class, the cafeteria, and the s Continue Reading...
Introduction Every classroom has its own distinctive dynamics that are determined by the individual classroom members. This paper is a report on observations made on classroom dynamics. The observation was part of my practicum; it was done in an elem Continue Reading...
Observation Portfolio – Special Education Classroom Introduction This observation portfolio paper presents a summary of my experience and knowledge gained from analyzing four observation sessions in a special education classroom setting. Observ Continue Reading...
Designing a Classroom The way a classroom is designed can impact the way students learn (Gray & Feldman, 2004). When designing a classroom, a number of factors are important to consider, such as the diversity of the class; the development of stud Continue Reading...
When sitting in a large lecture class with little discussion, people consciously and unconsciously find many ways to express their attitudes in the environment. Perhaps the most obvious of these are people who use the size of the environment to embra Continue Reading...
Teacher Responsibilities Observed Lowe, and Motely plan for the Unit 1 Poetry Segment Through observation it has become apparent that the Ms. Lowe has numerous responsibilities throughout the day. She was often planning lessons, teaching students i Continue Reading...
testing data for the WJ-J-IV Tests of oral language and the test of achievement for Freddie Fictitious. Identify the four Broad Clusters included on these two test batteries, then give the Standard Score for each and using the WJ-IV classification c Continue Reading...
Classroom management theories including learning behavior theory are the foundations through which teachers can develop emotionally safe classroom where all students can learn. For instance, learning behavior theory helps in creating suitable instruc Continue Reading...
Classroom-based reading assessment is the measurement of children's progress in learning reading by using both formal and informal measurement tools. Classroom Assessments Classroom assessment collects useful information about what students do and Continue Reading...
Artifact: "Fieldwork Observation Report" INTASC Standard: COMMUNICATION SKILLS: The teacher uses knowledge of effective verbal, non-verbal and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the Continue Reading...
High school student leader English Language Arts (ELA) observations report Observations • Incorporates major content components and aids pupils in applying higher order thinking skills within learning. • Displays the capability of relati Continue Reading...
Child Observation Term: Winter, 2014 John Age of Child: 6 years old Date of Observation: February 3, 2014 Time of Observation: 9:00 to 10:00 Place of Observation: Child Care Center Other People Present in the Observation Setting: 1 teacher, 1 Continue Reading...
Cultural Diversity in the Classroom When I was growing up, there were always some classmates who were just a little bit different from everyone else. It's not that there was anything wrong with these other students, but they were "unique." They were Continue Reading...
The students were animated and worked diligently; at times, it was necessary to tone down the volume of voice. The 45 minutes went by quickly. THOUGHTS This more flexible and nontraditional method of teaching worked in most cases. However, there w Continue Reading...
Another important aspect of observational learning is retention. For effective classroom management to take place it is important the students understand and retain the few classroom management rules that will be set out in the beginning of the yea Continue Reading...
