3.3.

a the candidate for certification: demonstrates and implements classroom leadership

What: Observations

Who: By supervisor/cooperating teacher of myself

When: Throughout the 2013-2014 practicum year

Significant details: In the observations completed about me, it was mentioned many times
that I had effective classroom leadership. I established shared class values and students
had to take responsibility for their own behavior. My presence in the room served as
monitoring. Students never required for me to just stand over them all the time. We
always had very smooth transitions within our classroom and from our classroom to other
places.

Analysis: Overall, I think I demonstrate and implement classroom leadership. The
following are quotes out of observation forms that prove these things.

This is just a sum up of my artifacts:

The routine of leaving morning meeting by showing name tags has improved since my
first week. Children are working to be fully normalized.

Grace did a full group lesson. She had the attention of the whole group. Reading a book
has the same importance as giving a lesson. Tries not to be interrupted. Children were
engaged and quiet throughout the whole session.

Grace has made progress in this area. She is now very aware of where she positions
herself to be able to see the majority of the classroom.

Grace and Ms. Kirby work well as a team to create a safe and secure environment for
the children. The students are relaxed in the environment and freely ask questions or
request help when they need it. The children have a feel of independence as many
materials are available without adult assistance.

Grace established expectations clearly communicated what she wanted and was quick to
adjust when needed. The class was clearly engaged in the activity and demonstrated
concentration.

The children are demonstrating an ownership of the environment. They actively take out
a work complete it and put it back in the proper place. Materials are left where the child
can be independent in working without adult assistance.

Grace has set up an environment where the other students know not to disturb her when
she is showing lessons. The students were working independent on their own work.