EDUC 5312/3315-Curriculum and Instructional Design

Classroom Observation Assignment

Observation Form 2
Observation Date: March 8th , 2016
Teacher Observed: Ms. Bassett

Observation Time:12:20

Subject/Grade Level: History/ 9th

School Observed: Harmony School of Advancement Observer: Nadia Abuzaid

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

X Learning Successfully

Explain:
They are working on last minute touch-ups for their project that they are presenting.

TEACHER STRATEGIES OBSERVED:

___ Modeling X Question/Answer

X Lecture X Monitoring Groups

X Listening ____ Problem Solving

X Evaluating _____ Reading To Students

____ Modifying X Integrating Content ____ Guiding Cooperative Groups

___ Other _ _____________________
Explain:
Before the students got up to present, the teacher explained, went over points and anything
the students had questions about.

TEACHING MATERIALS BEING USED:

____ Manipulatives ____ Workbooks X Overhead Projector

____ Smart Board

_____ Chalkboard X Maps ____ Computer X Projector

_____ Books

X Other Audio Visuals ____ None

_____ Other __________________________________________________________________

Explain:
There were maps around the room, and the textbook and technology being used was helped
with the projects.

TYPE OF STUDENT GROUPING:

X Small Groups _____ Whole Group _____ Pairs _____ Individuals

Explain:
Students were put together by choice to construct the project.

TYPE OF STUDENT ACTIVITY:

__ Worksheet X Listening X Writing _____ Reading

X Performing

___ Journaling X Discussing _____ Centers _____ Homework X Research

___ Investigation _____ Laboratory _____ Using Technology
Other: Touching up projects

Explain:
Before the students presented, they were given time to work and discuss with each other.

MANAGEMENT/DISCIPLINE:
X Stated Expectations for Behavior

_____ Positive Reinforcement

X Redirection of Inappropriate Behavior X Encouragement of Students

X Self-disciplined Students X Effective Time Management
X

Materials Ready

X Enthusiasm for Teaching/Learning

Explain:
If the projects were not ready, she explained the deducted grading. But she let students pick
numbers to keep order of what groups goes to present. When groups finished, everyone
clapped for one another.

OVERALL COMMENTS AND REFLECTIONS:

Overall, I really enjoyed observing this classroom. It was a History class for 9th
graders and the students were overall, respectful of one another. Of course they were those
who did get off task and distracted the class, however Ms. Bassett, handled it very
professionally and she really gives me inspiration on how to handle kids for my future
classroom. She is very organized with her teaching by having the teams pick numbers to
keep order on who goes to present. Also, to ensure that everyone understands the topic,
students were able to communicate with one another and ask questions.
This class was very productive, and all the students completed their projects. There
was not any trouble, and it went smoothly.