EDUC 5312-Curriculum and Instructional Design

Classroom Observation Assignment

Observation Form 2

Observation Date: _08/04/19_________ Observation Time: 08:15 -09:20

Teacher Observed: MR.JACOB Subject/Grade Level : GRADE 6

School Observed: NTIC Observer: ELIF SARITEKE

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):

___  __ On Task ____ Off Task __  ___ Engaged __ _ Learning Successfully

Explain: All students were actively engaged and participated in the class activity. According the
result of the quiz game, they learned the topic successfully. Most of the students were on task,
they did not lose their concentration easily.

TEACHER STRATEGIES OBSERVED:

___ Modeling __ __ Question/Answer __  __ Lecture _ _Monitoring Groups

____Listening ____ Problem Solving _ ____Evaluating _____ Reading To Students

____Modifying ___ Integrating Content _ Guiding Cooperative Groups

___ Other _ _____________________

Explain: The teacher divided the students into groups for class activity. He walked around the
class to monitor them during the activity. At the end of the lesson, he made an online quiz game
to evaluate their understandings. He also used question/answer method and lecture method to
explain the topic.

TEACHING MATERIALS BEING USED:

____ Manipulatives ____ Workbooks ___ Overhead Projector _ ___ Smart Board
_____ Chalkboard ____ Maps ____ Computer ____ Projector
_____ Books __  __ Other Audio –Visuals ____ None

__ ___ Other : materials for the demonstrations

Explain: He used smartboard, textbook, worksheet , presentation of the topic and demonstration
materials and some pictures, videos and songs about the topic.
TYPE OF STUDENT GROUPING:

_ Small Groups _____ Whole Group _____ Pairs _____ Individuals

Explain: He divided the students in small groups and each group had 3-4 members.

TYPE OF STUDENT ACTIVITY:

__  Worksheet __  Listening _ Writing

__ _____ Reading ____ Performing

___ Journaling ___ Discussing _____ Center _ _ Homework _____ Research

___ Investigation _
__  ___
Laboratory __ Using Technology
___ Other ______________________________________________________________

Explain: They used basic science laboratory for the lesson. Worksheet was given to the
students for the activity. While the teacher was explaining the lesson, they listened to him and
wrote the notes. They also used technology for their quiz game.

MANAGEMENT/DISCIPLINE:
____ Stated Expectations for Behavior _____ Positive Reinforcement
____ Redirection of Inappropriate Behavior  __ Encouragement of Students
__

__ Self-disciplined Students ____ _ Effective Time Management

__  _ Materials Ready _____ Enthusiasm for Teaching/Learning

Explain: The teacher used almost everything in the class and he used time efficiently. All the
materials were ready on the table for the lesson. The student carried out the activities as
directed by the teacher. The teacher had a good communication with students and always
encouraged them.

OVERALL COMMENTS AND REFLECTIONS:

It was an interesting experience for me. Classroom observation is a chance for a teacher to
learn new methods and strategies. It is always good experience for the teacher even if he/she is
experienced. I learned some methods and I can say that there is no limit of learning. I observed
science class for 6th grade. The lesson was well-organized/planned and it looked like mostly
student-centered teaching method. Entering the classroom with some materials attracted
students` attention. It can be a good start to grab any grade level students’ attention. The
students were free to ask questions to the teacher. And there was a good communication
between students and the teacher. I saw that he communicated each of the students in the
lesson. The teacher motivated the students effectively. He kept them busy so as not to lose their
focus. Mr. Jacob had a good classroom management. I think, the classroom management is
one the most important things for teaching effectively. He also used his body language and his
gestures. Sometimes using gesture can be an effective method instead of calling out the
students` name to warn them. I want to apply this method for my lessons. He also used time
efficiently and walked around the class. He filled every moment of the lesson. Only some
students talked a little with their friends when they finished writing but Mr. Jacob handled the
case immediately. The quiz game was an interesting closure activity to make sense out of what
has just been taught. What I understand from this observation once again, if a teacher plan
every moment of his/her lesson , he keeps students` motivation and concentration on task.
When students feel more motivated to learn in other words, when engagement is at a high level
, they perform better academically , improve classroom behavior, and gain a higher sense of
self-esteem.