EDUC 5312/3315-Curriculum and Instructional Design

Classroom Observation Assignment

Observation Form 2
Observation Date: _3/8/2016_____

Observation Time: 8:00-8:55__

Teacher Observed:__ Mr. Akca __ Subject/Grade Level: _6th grade/Math___

School Observed: _ Harmony School of Nature

Observer:__ Mehmet Keles ________

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: Even if students were not engaged, they were doing what they are supposed to do in
the class. So, majority of the students were on task.

TEACHER STRATEGIES OBSERVED:

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

Explain: In the beginning of the class, teacher was explaining the topic, and solving questions. It
was a lecture, but teacher was not only talking. He was asking questions to students, and
solving questions with students. Then there was a group work, and he was walking around and
monitoring students.

TEACHING MATERIALS BEING USED:

____ Manipulatives
____ Workbooks
___ Overhead Projector
_____ Chalkboard
____ Maps
____ Computer
_____ Books
____ Other Audio Visuals
____ None
_____ Other ___Mimiopad, Notebook, Textbook

____ Smart Board

____ Projector

_______________________________________________________________
Explain: Teacher used the board to write questions for warm up. Students solved those
questions in their notebooks. Then he showed a power point from a projector. Mimiopad is used
to solve problems. At the end, Students worked in pairs to solve some questions from the

textbook.

TYPE OF STUDENT GROUPING:

____ Small Groups

_____ Whole Group

_____ Pairs

_____ Individuals

Explain: Students were also sitting in pairs in entire class. They worked in pairs to solve some
questions at the end of the lesson.
TYPE OF STUDENT ACTIVITY:
__ Worksheet
____ Listening
_____ Writing
_____ Reading
_____
Performing
___ Journaling
_
__ Discussing
_____ Centers _____ Homework _____ Research
___ Investigation
_____ Laboratory
_____ Using Technology
___ Other ______________________________________________________________

Explain: Students were listening to the teacher, and discussing problems with teacher during the
lecture time. When students started to work in pair, they used their textbook to solve questions
by discussing together.

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:

Teacher was walking around the room, and helping and giving feedbacks to students. At
the beginning, there were some students who dont work. When he walks to them and
help about the question, they started to work.
OVERALL COMMENTS AND REFLECTIONS:
The class that I observed was 6th grade Math class. Students were clever and respectful. They listen
carefully teachers lecture, and answered the questions. it all seemed to me that they understood the topic
after lecturing. During transition from lecturing to group work, some students wanted to go to restroom,
but teacher told them wait a few minutes. It was a good idea not sends them immediately when they ask,
because after a while just one student wanted to go to restroom. The others continued their work. The
class was loud in the begging of group activity, but it reduced when teacher started to walk around.
Students were discussing questions when they work in pairs. They were solving problems together. The
class was good and students learn the lesson. There were no students cause big problems. The teacher
could remind students about homework, and dismiss them, but students left from the room when they
heard the bell.

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