Second Classroom Observation
Teacher-Mr. Lee School- Chesapeake Public School in Chesapeake, Virginia Content- math- The teacher was discussing the volume and surface area of a sphere, cylinder, and cone. You can make up anything and use references if you like. Write a detailed reflection or commentary about your observation that includes, but is not limited to, the following questions and statements: How is the classroom organized? How does this organization strategy help with classroom management? How do the students and teacher interact with one another? Is there evidence of positive reinforcement? Does the teacher demonstrate, encourage, and model mutual respect for all students? Provide examples. How do the instructions engage students? How do the instructions address diverse learners’ knowledge, language, background, and development? Does the teacher link prior academic learning and/or experiences to the lesson? Provide examples. What resources, materials, and/or technology are used throughout the lesson that promotes critical thinking, self-evaluation, and connects lessons to real-world issues? If technology is not used, how can it be incorporated so that it is purposeful for the lesson and students? How does the teacher clearly address expectations of behavior or engagement? Do lesson and materials address diverse cultures, background, or learning styles? How? Considering the lesson in its entirety, what would you do differently? Explain your reasoning. Justify your reflection with research and theory related to laws, district policies, and school codes.
