EDUC 5312-Curriculum and Instructional Design

Classroom Observation Assignment

Observation Form 2

Observation Date: 02/28/2022 Observation Time: 08:37 am – 9:07 am

Teacher Observed: Osman Kucuk Subject/Grade Level: 8th Mathematics

School Observed: Harmony Science Academy Bryan Observer: Manizha Sokhibova

For the things you observed, place a check. Please explain further about the checked item

directly below the section. Provide overall comments and reflections at the end.

STUDENT BEHAVIOR (MAJORITY OF STUDENTS):

__11_ On Task ___3__ Off Task __11_ Engaged ____ Learning Successfully

Explain: Students were mainly engaged, and they worked hard on their solo practice. They were

allowed to double-check their responses and, if necessary, seek assistance.

TEACHER STRATEGIES OBSERVED:

_✔_ Modeling __✔__ Question/Answer _✔_ Lecture _✔_ Monitoring Groups

_✔_ Listening __✔__ Problem-Solving __✔__ Evaluating __✔_ Reading To Students

__ Modifying __ Integrating Content __Guiding Cooperative Groups

Explain: The teacher was able to provide immediate feedback to students using instructional

technologies such as ALEKS and Zipgrade, and he also provided personalized assistance to
students as required. He was utilizing the tracking not watching formative assessment approach

to see whether learners understood the key topic.

TEACHING MATERIALS BEING USED:

___ Manipulatives ____ Workbooks __✔__ Overhead Projector _✔_ Smart Board

___ Chalkboard ____ Maps _✔_ Computer __✔__ Projector

___✔___ Books ____ Other Audiovisuals __ None

Explain: To explain the topic the teacher used technology like Overhead Projector, Smart Board,

Computer and Projector. He also used a worksheet with released state test questions as well as

ALEKS assignment questions.

TYPE OF STUDENT GROUPING:

___ Small Groups ____✔____ Whole Group ___✔___ Pairs ___✔___ Individuals

Explain: Students were receiving peer assistance from their elbow partners, and the instructor

was roaming around the classroom offering one-on-one assistance to students.

TYPE OF STUDENT ACTIVITY:

_✔_ Worksheet __✔__ Listening __✔___ Writing ___ Reading __Performing

___ Journaling __✔__ Discussing ___ Centers __✔_ Homework

___ Research ___ Investigation ___ Laboratory __✔__ Using Technology

Explain: Students were conferring with their elbow partners about their solutions. Furthermore,

when the teacher assisted a student, he asked that student whether he or she felt competent

enough to teach another student. The

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 both positive reinforcement in the form of online positive behavior

points and negative reinforcement in the form of a warning followed by a negative behavior

point if the misbehaving persisted.

OVERALL COMMENTS AND REFLECTIONS:

Overall, the teacher was successful in keeping students involved and holding them accountable

for their behavior. He needs improved time management skills.