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Smith
Jasmine Tolbert
November 4, 2020
Case Study
the classroom culture was strong and that cleared routines and procedures had
been set. My second assumption was that because students were attentively taking notes, the
students were learning and mastering the skill. The last assumption I made was that
aligned to the curriculum and that his daily objective was met before the end of class that day. To
expectations for students during his lessons. My next question would be focused on how well
students performed at the end of the lesson assessment on his checks for understanding
throughout the lesson. My last set of questions would focus on the unit plan and how the day's
lesson aligned with the state’s standards. I would also ask how he was able to differentiate the
rather than the majority of the class. I would also advise him to ask students more questions to
Reflection
When reading the case study my initial assumption was that because Mr. Smith was
standing at the front of the board instructed the students were in their seats quietly his class was
well managed and that there was also effective teaching and learning going on. I also assumed
that since students were writing, not necessarily taking notes, they were attentively following
along during the lesson. My previous experience as an educator-led me to quickly make these
assumptions because one of the primary ideas that were drilled into my head was classroom
management. The expectation was that when someone walked into my classroom all of my
students were in their seats and that you could hear a pin drop. The focus of many of my initial
observations as a teacher was on my classroom management and not on the content that I
taming my class and getting them under control. I do greatly understand the importance of
a well-managed class, however, I have since learned how to develop that well-managed class
a very aggressive note stating that my class was unruly and that no learning could be
taking place. I of course took the feedback to heart and was very discouraged. I didn't feel
say anything. I did however end up showing the most academic growth that quarter even with
my unruly classroom.
that I am always assuming the best and not putting unfair expectations on my teachers. I will
make sure that my biases are not affecting my coaching process by observing with a