ODU Student Observation Form

Lesson Topic: _Nutrition__________ Teacher: _Coach Rob________ Date: _1/24/24

Grade: 10__________ # of students in class: _28_____

Answer the following questions/descriptions for each section:

ACTIVITIES:
Provide a brief description of activities in lesson and the approximate time for each activity

This lesson, like the last one, was also the first lesson of the nutrition unit. Coach Rob went over a
PowerPoint with embedded videos that introduced the topics they would be learning, like influences,
issues with being over- and underweight, and eating disorders. The lesson lasted about 40 minutes.

STRATEGIES:
Describe the teaching style(s) used

This lesson was much more direct than the other class that went over this topic. This is because there
were a lot of loud side conversations going on and he had to stay on top of them to be able to keep the
class going.

How does the teacher help students internalize essential knowledge? (ask questions, have student re-state
information, give examples)

While Coach Rob didn’t have as much time to give all of the same leading questions as the last group, he
was able to still use visual aids such as a Gatorade bottle.

How does the teacher encourage critical thinking through emphasizing accuracy and clarity? (Link
information to prior knowledge)

Coach Rob used the visual aid of a Gatorade bottle to go over advertisement and sugar that is in
“healthy” drinks.

MANAGEMENT:
Describe how the teacher organized and prepared the classroom prior to class.

What stop/start signals are used?

No stop/start signals were used, but he did use a stern voice when telling students to cut the side
conversations.
How are transitions between activities organized and implemented?

When transitioning from PE to health class, Coach Rob made sure all the students had found a seat in the
classroom and began the lesson by discussing assignments that would be due for this lesson. He then
began the lesson by introducing both health and nutrition because this was the first health class after
driver’s ed ended.

EQUIPMENT:
How is equipment distributed and collected?

N/A

STUDENTS’ BEHAVIOR:
How does the teacher help students develop a sense of comfort and order?

Coach Rob did his best to include the students in the discussion, but he had to do more to maintain
control of the classroom.

To what extent do students demonstrate that they feel positive about themselves, their peers, their
instructor, and the tasks they are assigned?

The students that were engaged were willing to contribute to the conversation, but the other students had
to be continuously told to stay on task.

What characteristics does the teacher possess that makes the entire lesson an enjoyable, productive
experience for the students?

Coach Rob tries to gain respect from the students by giving respect to them, but also asserting himself as
the person maintaining a positive learning environment.