EDUC 5312/3315-Curriculum and Instructional Design

Classroom Observation Assignment

Observation Form 2

Observation Date: 03/23/2017 Observation Time: 10:35am-11:25am (45min)

Teacher Observed: Mrs. Erica Nigrelli_English Teacher Subject/Grade Level: English II

School Observed: Elkins High School Observer: Mabel Ortiz

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):

20 On Task 5 Off Task 20 Engaged 20 Learning Successfully

Explain:
Most of the students were putting attention to the lesson, however , about 5 students sitting in different
areas of the classroom were using their phone, listening music, eating, or talking with their peer quietly at
their desk. The teacher did not tell them anything probably because she did not notice them.

TEACHER STRATEGIES OBSERVED:

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

Explain:
She used direct instruction to teach the students the lesson, also, she gives them the material related to the
subject like handouts and she gives simple examples for their understanding, they do a worksheet during
class time, and the students will have homework for practice. Moreover, she use the classroom technology
to explain the material.

TEACHING MATERIALS BEING USED:

____ Manipulatives ____ Workbooks ___ Overhead Projector ____ Smart Board
_____ Chalkboard ____ Maps ____ Computer ____ Projector
_____ Books ____ Other Audio Visuals ____ None
__X___ Other Handouts, computer projector
Explain:
The teacher gave the students handouts with the rubric, one essay example, and one blank rubric for them
to practice the essay evaluation.

TYPE OF STUDENT GROUPING:

____ Small Groups _____ Whole Group _____ Pairs ___X__ Individuals

Explain:
After she explained the material, the students worked individually using the worksheet, after that, they
discussed their answers with the whole classroom, and the teacher make corrections or clarify their
answers.

TYPE OF STUDENT ACTIVITY:

_X_ Worksheet ____ Listening ___X_ Writing _____ Reading _____ Performing
___ Journaling _X_ Discussing _____ Centers ___X__ Homework _____ Research
___ Investigation _____ Laboratory _____ Using Technology
___ Other ______________________________________________________________

Explain:
The students have to do the worksheet in the classroom and discuss their answers with the classmates,
also they will have to do an essay at home putting in practice what they had learn during the lesson.

MANAGEMENT/DISCIPLINE:
____ Stated Expectations for Behavior
__X__ Redirection of Inappropriate Behavior
_____ Self-disciplined Students
_____ Materials Ready
_____ Positive Reinforcement
____ Encouragement of Students
__X___ Effective Time Management
_____ Enthusiasm for Teaching/Learning

Explain:
During my time in the classroom, I observed that only one of the students was talking loudly and she took
care of the disruptive behavior immediately, so the teacher told him be quiet.

OVERALL COMMENTS AND REFLECTIONS:

This classroom was an English class, but because of the coming STAAR test, the agenda for the class was
only practicing for the test. The topic of the day was the persuasive/ argumentative essay, so the teacher
gave to the students, an example rubric used to check the essay format, an old essay from last year test,
worksheet and homework with the purpose to prepare them for the evaluation in this area subject. The
teacher was the only one in the classroom giving the lesson. In my opinion, she addresses very good any
disruptive behavior, and she has knowledge of the subject, she transmits confidence to the students. Also,
I notice that she handles very well the classroom, and the student respects her.