EDUC 5312/3315-Curriculum and Instructional Design

Classroom Observation Assignment

Observation Form 1
Observation Date: 03/08/2016

Observation Time: 12:20

Teacher Observed: Ms.Basset

Subject/Grade Level: History/ 9TH

School Observed: Harmony School of Advancement

Observer: Ozlem Yalcin

1-What was/were the learning objectives/outcomes of the lesson?(Add state objectives if

known, for example, TEKS 111.4. Grade 2.b
The objectives of the lesson were to create a map for trade through countries. To be able
to cross countries and trade products with other countries and cross barriers.
2-How did the teacher begin and end the lesson?
The teacher started the lesson by quieting everybody down and letting them know what
the class objectives are and what is needed to be completed until the end of the class.
3-What did the teacher use for teaching materials or instructional aids/equipment?
The teacher used an overhead projector to show an example of the project and the
grading system of how the teaching will be scoring and what is expected of the students towards
the project.
4-Which instructional methods and strategies did the teacher use? (Lecture, inquiry,
discovery learning, discussions, games or simulations, demonstrations, cooperative learning,
integration of technology, socrative questioning, etc)
She used integrated technology, games or simulations and demonstrations to makes sure
that students are able to learn as well as by having fun.
5-How did the teacher assess learning? (Informal, formal, formative, summative, oral, openended, quiz, feedback etc)See Chapter 8 for more information on assessment methods
The teacher used assessed learning by using feedback and having other students ask
questions about the presenters projects and how they decided to cross the blocked roads and
other objectives to get to where they needed to go.
6- What can you say about the teachers philosophy/beliefs and style?
(Traditional/progressive, behaviorist, student-centered vs. teacher centered, authoritative etc)

The teacher is student-centered because she wants to be able to have a connection with all
of her students. She is using the traditional approach and gives a warning to her students about
quieting down when other students are presenting.
7-How does the teacher manage classroom? Can you identify classroom management
techniques used?
The teacher manages the classroom by telling the class that point will be deducted off a
presentation if needed or she will be waiting until everybody quiets down to continue talking.
8-Observe in the classroom setting and determine types of behavior students play when offtask. What do they do when they are not paying attention? How does the teacher re-direct
them or get them back on task?
When they dont pay attention the teacher stops the class and talks directly to the people
that are not paying attention and warns them about talking again if they do, then points will be
deducted.
9-How does the teacher communicate with students (verbal, vocal, meta-verbal or non-verbal
communication such as facial, body language, use of space, motion and time?)
The teacher communicates with the students by using facial expressions to tell the
students to stop what they are doing and pay attention to the front of the class.
10-Who were the students in the class? What did you notice about them? (Background,
diversity, attitude, motivation, interaction, participation, etc)
The students were interactive with other classmates because they asked questions about
why and how they choose the action that they did and how the end results was.
11-What did you see that is effective in engaging students? What do you see that is
ineffective in keeping students engaged?
Effective engagements in students are having to ask questions in class about the
subject/topic that they did not understand. Ineffective engagements are having conversations
between other students while the teacher is teaching a lesson.
12-What are the two instructional strategies you observed and would like to apply in your
classroom?
Lectures: Transmit information which supplements or enhances reading, promote
understanding via explanations; respond to students difficulties.
Discussions: Practice thinking and communicating in the subject. Get feedback from
students.

13-What are two important classroom management strategies that you observed and would
like to apply in your classroom?
Address behavior issues quickly and wisely
Always have a well-designed, engaging lesson