A Short Description Of The Type Of Classroom

During the months of September and October this semester I spent time at two different schools in four different classrooms. Being able to observe different classes and teachers at Westside Junior High and South Live Oak Elementary was a very new and exciting experience for me since I can’t say I’ve always wanted to be a teacher. My experiences at these schools gave me a better insight into the differences between schools, classrooms, and teachers. The purpose of this field experience was to get 10 observation or tutoring hours in an elementary or junior high setting. I chose to observe a

1. The only change in the classroom was all of the children special notes from their parents, "My child is Special because" The teacher posted them on all them were posted on the door.

At Arts-Based School I did my observation in Leni Fragakis’s third grade class. This was the first observation I had done since learning about instructional design. Since learning it, I now have a new way of observing, I pay more attention to the teacher; how she implemented the lessons, what strategies she uses, and the types of assessments she uses. This gives me a better experience because before I was just paying attention to what the students were doing and their part in the classroom and now I am paying attention to so much more. Even though it is important to watch the kids, I now also know how important it is to observe the teacher, too. I was also able to observe what I am learning in class be used in the classroom.

In this case study, Miss Smith is co-teacher of biology at Hamilton High school where she aids Mrs. Patel, a special education teacher because they deal with students with varied reading abilities. In this particular class, these teachers are forced to read text loud the asks listening comprehension as students raise their hands as they wait for recognition by the teachers

I observed the kindergarten classroom of Sarah House. During my observation, Ms. House completed a language arts lesson with her students. Ms. House used both whole class instruction and one on one instruction during her lesson. I felt that she did an amazing job with classroom management and created lessons that were not only engaging, but fun for the students.

Overall, the theories, methods and strategies learned throughout this program have allowed me to be a better teacher in the sense that I don’t look at the whole picture anymore. I pick apart each piece of puzzle to see how I can better each student as an individual. This will let my students to become investors in their education, as well as allow me to become a better teacher.

c) What teaching approach did you take in your session? How well did it work? What evidence do

You will find information that tells you exactly what the teacher will do when teaching in some steps of the lesson. (Find one and paste it).

Additionally, identify any effective classroom practices being used. Describe how each helps to build conceptual understanding of the topic being taught.

For the observed 4th grade class there are 23 students in the classroom and one teacher. There are 10 female students and 13 males. The cultural backgrounds in the classroom are diverse, more than half of the students are African American or Hispanic and two of the Students are middle eastern. This fourth grade class does not have any special needs students, Therefore, no one of the students in this class require the help of a paraprofessional.

There are so many opportunities and lessons I have been taking away from this observation experience. First, being the importance of structuring a classroom

Did the material you chose help to teach the specific skill or strategy effectively? Why or why not? Did you meet the goal of your objectives? Why or why not?

Effectiveness of Strategy one has been proven to be effective with consistency. This strategy will be effective when students understand what is expected and it is constantly reinforced in a positive manner. When positive reinforcers are given it can have a constructive influence on student’s behaviors.

Conducting classroom observations are very important to the prospective teacher. Observing helps show how experienced teachers manage their classroom. For this observation it was important to notice how the classroom was arranged, how the teacher interacted with the students, the teacher’s management style, and interview the teacher.

The overall functioning of a classroom is impacted by trust, safety, and consistency. When a student does not feel safe he or she will reflect this through his or her behavior. Trust is important for students to take risks and allow learning to occur in the classroom. Trust, safety, and consistency are beneficial in the learning environment. A classroom where students feel safe, realize the teacher is consistent, and trust is developed, will allow students to grow and change socially, emotionally, and academically. This will offer a positive learning environment.