Thoren

Bradley
Systematic Observation Report
Evaluation Team
November 2nd, 2015
Week #6

1.) Overview
This is a report of a week of activities that were led by Sheldon Simas outside on the
field at Cleveland Elementary. This week of lessons was based on breaking down
skills used for the sport of soccer. (There was also a slightly rainy day improvised
with a lesson using the giant parachute.) However, for analysis purposes the soccer
will be the main focus of this report. Students shared a large amount of excitement
for soccer. Unfortunately, that led to a lot of excess energy due to the anxious
attitudes of the excited bunch. Luckily, the enthusiasm is there.

2.) Systematic Observation 1
The first observation I completed was an Idiosyncrasy sheet. Sheldon used the
phrase You Guys and OK 16 times each. Although that is a high number of
usages, the You Guys is actually a bit lower than it has been in some of his past
lessons. Unfortunately, the word Alright was used 29 times by Sheldon throughout
his lesson delivery. Once again I will reiterate, there is no real harm in using these
words. However, there will be a sense of disorganization and children can sense that
you may come off as a bit unsure about the content of the lesson. Direct and
concise language fosters a very clear environment for instruction absorption.
3.) Systematic Observation 2
The second systematic observation I completed was a Time Analysis observation.
This was my first opportunity to fill out this sheet. I must say, it really helped me to
analyze the difference between constructive instruction and simple classroom
management. Sheldon delivered a total of 38% Activity, 40% Instruction and 20%
Management. The fact that the management was the lowest number is most
definitely the goal. Unfortunately, I do think that Instruction could have been a bit
lower allowing for more time spent in activity. When all is said and done it was a
well-delivered lesson in terms of balance.

4.) Closure
All in all, this introduction to soccer was a bit rocky. Luckily, it was due to
overwhelming enthusiasm and excitement. It is never a bad thing when students are
excited to play. I marked the lesson with 38% activity, which isnt bad. However, if I
would have filled out a SOFIT I might have been a bit apprehensive about marking
some of those as legitimate activity. Many students where waiting in line for their
turn to dribble the soccer ball. TO counteract the waiting, another line could have
been created to increase the number of students engaged in MVPA and decrease
waiting. Soccer is a great sport, and here in the central valley many children do have
experience in and out of school with soccer. However, that puts skill levels on many
different planes, you must be cautious not to discourage those who have no
experience by exposing them to students who have a lot of experience.