EDUC 5312/3315-Curriculum and Instructional Design

Classroom Observation Assignment

Observation Form 2

Observation Date: March 1, 2016

Observation Time: One Class Period (45 min.)

Teacher Observed: Ms. Hooper

Subject/Grade Level: Science / 8th Grade

School Observed: HSA Laredo

Observer: Murat Konac

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):
__X___ On Task

_____ Off Task

__X___ Engaged

___ Learning Successfully

Explain: Most of the students was on task. The teacher was supportive and persistent in
keeping students on task and encouraging them to actively integrate new information with prior
learning.
TEACHER STRATEGIES OBSERVED:
___ Modeling
__X__ Question/Answer __X___ Lecture
___ Monitoring Groups
__X__ Listening
____ Problem Solving
__X___ Evaluating _____ Reading To Students
____ Modifying
__X__ Integrating Content ____ Guiding Cooperative Groups
___ Other _ _____________________

Explain: Mostly, Ms. Hooper used lecture method to teach vocabularies. She also used
discussion technique. She used video which is integration technology in classroom.

TEACHING MATERIALS BEING USED:

____ Manipulatives
____ Workbooks
___ Overhead Projector
____ Smart Board
_____ Chalkboard
____ Maps
__X__ Computer
__X__ Projector
_____ Books
__X__ Other Audio Visuals
____ None
_____ Other __________________________________________________________________

Explain: She used the projector to show and explain the vocabulary. She also used video.
Sometimes she stopped the video and students took notes on their journal.
TYPE OF STUDENT GROUPING:
__X__ Small Groups

___X__ Whole Group _____ Pairs

___X__ Individuals

Explain: The teacher discussed and gave notes for vocabularies. Individually students answered
questions to determine what they know. In small groups/ as a class, students both wrote and
visualized vocabulary through live demonstration with group discussion.

TYPE OF STUDENT ACTIVITY:

_X_ Worksheet
_X___ Listening
_____ Writing _____ Reading
_____ Performing
__X_ Journaling
_X__ Discussing
_____ Centers __X___ Homework _____ Research
___ Investigation
_____ Laboratory
_____ Using Technology
___ Other ______________________________________________________________

Explain: Students answered the multiple choice questions to address previous knowledge
content. Students wrote a vocabulary word, definition, short sentence, and an illustration in each
of the quadrants on their journal. Teacher showed video and sometimes teacher stopped the
video and asked students to take notes on their journal.

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

_____ Positive Reinforcement

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

Explain: The teacher followed a consistent set of rules and procedures. When students were
out of line with these, she gently let them know. Procedures made class start and end efficiently,
without any wasted time. The teacher was warning students nonverbal and verbal when they
are off task. She was always walking around to make sure everyone on task.

OVERALL COMMENTS AND REFLECTIONS:

I observed Ms. Hooper. She is 8th grade Science Teacher. The class that I sat in was comprised
of students in grade levels 13-14. There were approximately 24 students in the class. She
started the class with warm up. Student knew what to do. When they entered classroom took
their notebook and started work on warm up. Her teaching style was progressive. Mostly, Ms.
Hooper used lecture method to teach vocabularies. She also used discussion technique. She
used video which is integration technology in classroom. She was using peer editing and
involving students in evaluation. The teacher spoke quietly in class, loud enough to be heard,
but never over the top of people. When others were talking, she looked at them and waited for
100% compliance. She was a laid back manager, but she expected respect from the students
and held them accountable for their actions. She had few rules but gave students clear
feedback when something inappropriate occurred.
Overall, the class was good. Teacher used different instructional strategies to engage student.
Students motivation was ok. , most of them were willing to do work. Couple students wanted to
sleep instead of do work. Interaction between teacher and students was mediocre. 50 % of
students was participating the class discussion. She was patient, fun, and ready to engage
students from wherever they were. She was an effective manager and students seemed to
respect her.