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EDU 202 Field Observation Assignment

Ryan Moore
Dr. Vartouhi Asherian

EDU 202 Field Observation Assignment

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Assignment One-Question 1: The classroom environment is very open. It gives the

feeling that creativity and thinking flow very easily in this class. The desks are arranged so that
students face one another with a walk way in the middle for the teacher to lecture. Students
respect one another as well as show respect towards the teacher.
Assignment One-Question 2: The physical environment consists of walls made of white
brick, and the ceiling is made of tiles. The desks are split in half as stated above. The flooring is
carpet. There are literature posters hanging on the walls and the students work also hangs in
random spots of the room.
Assignment One-Question 3: The student make up of the class is diverse. My teacher told
me that this period is one of his most diverse classes. There are a few more girls than boys,
however the ethnic makeup of the room is very diverse. There is only one special needs student,
who sleeps during class (will discuss later).
Assignment One-Question 4: There are no class rules written. The teacher explained to
me that he does not feel the need to list rules for sophomores and juniors. There is a poster with
the schools core beliefs. Honorable, Accountable, Well-Rounded, Knowledgeable, and
Successful represent the core beliefs.
Assignment One-Question 5: The teacher enforces ccsd rules however there is mutual
respect between the students and the teacher. He seems like a very fun, laid-back teacher.
However he does not let the students take advantage of that. If students talk past his three sound
checks then they lose their participation points.
Assignment Two-Question 1: The posted daily schedule is: Pre-Ap English- Questions,
Comments, Announcements, Journal, Socratic Seminar, F. Scott Fitzgerald Video. Homework:
L18 Vocab 1, 3, 5. Outside reading. English 10- Questions, Comments, Announcements, Ted

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Talk Organizer, Level 3 Speech Drafting, Ted Talk work. Homework: Speech Research. Outside
Reading.
Assignment Two-Question 2: The instruction is given mostly as a whole to the class.
However the teacher uses small groups very frequently. The Socratic Seminar groups a number
of students together in the middle of the class to discuss a story while the others wait their turn
on the outside of the circle.
Assignment Two-Question 3: The teacher uses the teaching of the Great Books
discussed in our textbook. He is covering Hemmingway as well as The Great Gatsby. He is
very student-centered on his style. He lets the students figure a lot of stuff out, only ever guiding
them as opposed to telling them the answer.
Assignment Two-Question 4: The teacher incorporates sensory modalities such as a
microphone and using a projector to watch videos and discuss brainstorming ideas with his
yearbook staff.
Assignment Two-Question 5: The students are extremely engaged in the teachers lecture,
however they tone out when the video is on, even though they are required to take notes. Other
than that they ask meaningful questions and keep discussions fluent and ongoing.
Assignment Two-Question 6: The teacher handles transitions by telling the students to
either clear their desks, or get out the required materials. It is effective as it does indicate to the
students that the activity is over.
Assignment Two-Question 7: The teacher uses an attention getter called sound check.
He is a music fan and will say sound check into the microphone when the class is getting loud.
He never has to get past 3, but if he does the class loses their points for the day.

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Assignment Two-Question 8: One behavior issue the teacher must deal with is a student
who sleeps through class everyday. The student, according to the teacher, is extremely intelligent
and scored very high on a lot of standardized tests, however he cannot sleep at night. It is the
schools duty to make sure the student does his work and does not snore during class.
Assignment Three: Diagram.
Assignment Four-Question A1: Most of the details of the school including railings,
lockers, murals, and exterior doors are the schools colors, which are teal, purple or silver. There
are trees in the courtyard and nice landscaping around the school. There are crosswalks on the
perimeter of the school to help students cross safely. There is a sign that states no firearms or
tobacco are allowed on campus.
Assignment Four-Question A2: The inside of the school is very uniform. It is brick walls.
The hallways are somewhat bland, lacking any school sprit or color. All interior classroom walls
are white.
Assignment Four-Question B1: The schools mission statement is Our mission at
Silverado High School is to provide a safe, supportive and challenging environment in which
students will become active, reflective and creative learners who accept responsibility for
learning, have pride in their community and are prepared to contribute in a culturally diverse
world. They are the Skyhawks.
Assignment Four-Question B2: The hallway has a display case of some of the schools
trophies, and they have all sports banners hanging in the gymnasium. Many classroom doors
have the club names on them.

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Assignment Four-Question B3: All students and visitors entering the office must sign in
and acquire a nametag. The receptionist sits at the front and makes sure everyone signs in, and
takes phone calls for the office. Students mostly gather in the courtyard in between classes.
Assignment Four-Question B4: Students will talk to one another any chance they get.
They usually meet in the courtyard, or in the hallways. Students are all very friendly towards
each other.
Assignment Four-Question B5: The school is organized into wings. Most subject areas
are clumped together in the same hallway. The courtyard and main office are the first things you
see when entering the main entrance of the school. The gym is at the opposite end of the school
as the classrooms.
Assignment Four-Question C1: The teacher expects all of his students to do well. He
knows he is not a hard teacher, and understands what its like to be a student. However, he pushes
his students to complete all work. Even if they are late to turn it in, he wants to see that they
completed it.
Assignment Four-Question C2: There are a handful of 4 students who participate more
than others. After a few turns of answering, the teacher then calls on other students to get the
whole class to participate.
Assignment Four-Question C3: The teacher rarely has to ask his students to quiet down,
or stay on task. There is two students who he keeps and eye to keep talking to a minimum.
Assignment Five-Question 1: The primary reason Mr. Emord discovered early on in high
school that he liked helping others, and his junior year of college he decided he wanted to give
back to Las Vegas by teaching.

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Assignment Five-Question 2: The main challenge is figuring out the main challenge as
well as remembering to stay reflective and balanced.
Assignment Five-Question 3: The best part of being a teacher is when the light bulb
goes off in a students head and you know they understand something as well as when he gets
exceptionally good essays.
Assignment Five-Question 4: He determines where students sit by letting them sit where
they want to originally, then tailoring it based on who works well around each other, or he will
randomize it.
Assignment Five-Question 5: For grouping, the teacher will let Honors level classes
choose their groups, English 10 classes get random grouping.
Assignment Five-Question 6: He is not a phone call teacher and prefers to email parents.
He says that with the online campus and access to grades, he doesnt interact with teachers very
much. When he does it is just to discuss the students performance.
Assignment Five-Question 7: He completes about an hour or so of grading a day,
depending on the quarter. The later in the year, the less work there is to grade. He does all of his
grading at school and said the worst thing you can do as a teacher is take work home with you.
Assignment Five-Question 8: It can take him a few hours to prepare lessons depending on
if they are new or not. If not it only takes him a few minutes to go threw and see what activities
he wants to complete.
Assignment Five-Question 9: The most effective consequence for this age group is one
on one talks, it shows a serious side of the teacher that makes the students feel like they really
care.

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Assignment Five-Question 10: The NEPF assessment form is a 14 page for that rates
Nevada teachers on a scale from 1-4. He is evaluated once a year, which he wishes was more.
Assignment Five-Question 11: What surprised him most about the teaching profession is
the amount of paperwork and politics involved, as well as having to reset yourself every class.
He also mentioned finding observation and evaluation is stressful.
Assignment Six: During the observation of this student, they spent most of their time on
tier phone, however when it was their turn to enter the Socratic seminar circle, they provided the
discussion with meaningful matter. They then went back their desk and went on their phone. The
teacher then switched activities to the video, and the student actually watched the video. The
student is very introverted with their learning. I think they are shy, yet intelligent. In a constant
struggle to want to participate but too shy to say what is on their mind. So instead they stay on
their phone only participating when required.
Assignment Seven: I learned about how much work a teacher really does. However I got
to witness first hand the exciting world of teaching and all of its benefits. Everyone who works in
the field is there because they are passionate about giving back to the community by teaching. I
realized school culture is not much different even when you are not a student. Teachers still have
to deal with cliques, student interactions, homework, and school activities. It has better prepared
me by getting to watch what a teacher does without being a student. I got to see how to take
control of a classroom, as well as structure a friendly learning environment. It relates to the text
because immediately I tried to understand the teachers philosophy. I will remember to include
the microphone when teaching. It made instruction clear, and gave the teacher the loudest voice
in the room.

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