EDUC 5312/3315-Curriculum and Instructional Design

Classroom Observation Assignment

Observation Form 2
Observation Date:

03/08/2016

Observation Time: 1:30pm-2:15pm

Teacher Observed: Murat Yasar

Subject/Grade Level: 8

School Observed:

Observer: Deniz Ozkaya

Harmony School of Endeavor

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
Explain:
The majority of students was on their task, followed the directions and engaged in the class
activities.
TEACHER STRATEGIES OBSERVED:
___Modeling
___ Question/Answer
____ Lecture ___ Monitoring Groups
____ Listening
____ Problem Solving
_____ Evaluating _____ Reading To Students
____ Modifying
____ Integrating Content
____ Guiding Cooperative Groups
___Other __power point presentation & manipulatives_

Explain:
The teacher used power point presentation while giving lecture and asked some questions to
the students. Students worked in groups.
TEACHING MATERIALS BEING USED:
____Manipulatives
____ Workbooks
___ Overhead Projector
____ Smart Board
_____ Chalkboard
____ Maps
____ Computer
___Projector
_____ Books
____ Other Audio Visuals
____ None
_____ Other__________________________________________________________________

Explain:
The teacher used projector to explain the topic by power point presentation. The students used
manipulative in their group works.

TYPE OF STUDENT GROUPING:

_____ Small Groups _____ Whole Group

_____ Pairs

_____ Individuals

Explain:
Students were groups of 4. Only one group worked as a pair.
TYPE OF STUDENT ACTIVITY:
___ Worksheet
____Listening
_____ Writing _____ Reading______ Performing
___ Journaling
___ Discussing
_____ Centers _____ Homework _____ Research
___ Investigation
_____ Laboratory
_____ Using Technology
___ Other ______________________________________________________________

Explain:
Students listened the lecture. They did their worksheets and performed activities by working as
groups.

MANAGEMENT/DISCIPLINE:
_ ___ Stated Expectations for Behavior
____ Redirection of Inappropriate Behavior
_____ Self-disciplined Students
_____ Materials Ready

_____ Positive Reinforcement

____ Encouragement of Students
_____ Effective Time Management
_____ Enthusiasm for Teaching/Learning

Explain:
The teacher stated expectations for behavior during the class. When it was necessary he
redirected inappropriate behavior. There were a few self disciplined students. For activities
materials were ready. Sometimes the teacher encouraged students. He used his time effectively
and he was eager to teach.

OVERALL COMMENTS AND REFLECTIONS:

This was an 8th grade math class. There were 22 students. There were diverse students
in the classroom and they sat by grouping. A few of them were self motivated and self
disciplined. They asked some questions about the topic. Some of them tried to pay attention but
they didn't seem eager to learn. Some of them were hardly managed.
The teacher displayed strong classroom management skills. Generally he walked
around the classroom among students. When they were performing their tasks, he always
helped them and answered their questions.

Overall, the class was great. He explained topic clearly. The teacher tried to
communicate with all students one by one and engaged in the activities. Students were
respectful and followed the directions. They completed their assignments. The teacher was
getting pleasure from teaching.