EDUC 5312/3315-Curriculum and Instructional Design

Classroom Observation Assignment

Observation Form 2
Observation Date: 3/4/2016
Teacher Observed: Ms. Marven
School Observed: HSA West Houston

Observation Time: 8.50 am- 9.35am

Subject/Grade Level: Geometry/9th Grade
Observer: Yasemin YILMAZ

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 students were motivated and willing to work all the time in class.

TEACHER STRATEGIES OBSERVED:

_*__ Modeling
___*_ Question/Answer ___*__ Lecture
__ Monitoring Groups
____ Listening
____ Problem Solving
_____ Evaluating
_____ Reading To Students
____ Modifying
____ Integrating Content ____ Guiding Cooperative Groups
___ Other _ _____________________

Explain: This was a geometry class teacher was modelling how to solve questions after she
explained the topic.

TEACHING MATERIALS BEING USED:

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

Explain: She used a document camera to make note taking easier and help students to use
drawn pictures to work on the examples.

TYPE OF STUDENT GROUPING:

____ Small Groups

_____ Whole Group

_____ Pairs

___*__ Individuals

Explain: While she was explaining the topic she just want them to listen then she asked them to
work on the questions. She was walking around to see if anyone needs help, also students were
asking questions to eachother.
TYPE OF STUDENT ACTIVITY:
_*_
___
___
___

Worksheet ___*_ Listening_____ Writing _____ Reading

_____ Performing
Journaling
_*_ Discussing _____ Centers _____ Homework _____ Research
Investigation
_____ Laboratory
__*___ Using Technology
Other ______________________________________________________________

Explain: She prepared a note taking worksheet and gave it to the students after their bellwork.
She used the worksheet for note taking and examples. Students were listening her while she
was explaining the topic. After her instruction they were working togetter however the groups
and discussion was not planned.

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: She had very good communication with the students so she did not have any major
classroom management problem. There were a few students on and off the topic, she warned
them verbally however she was not that strict on it.

OVERALL COMMENTS AND REFLECTIONS:

I have been teaching for 17 years and I wanted to observe a teacher which graduated from USA
Universities because I graduated out of states. This teacher was a new graduated teacher and most new
teachers use the strategies they just learned in their class. I wanted to see how she was integrating the
technology in her lesson plans. However I think it was the nature of the class she had to explain it to class
first and asked them to work on the worksheet, that I use most of the time in my class. However I learned
how to be positive in all the time in class from her. If I would make a mistake in front of the classroom I
probably will try to find an excuse for it. When she made a mistake the students warned her and they
helped her. She was not panic at all and after the question she rewarded the students by saying great
team work.