Classroom Observation

Performance Activity 1: Discuss with cooperating teacher his/her role in the school, professional background and educational experience. Ask about the big picture plan of topics for the semester and if possible obtain needed textbooks, curriculum guide, etc. that will allow you to be prepared to assist in the students’ learning and success within the context of their social, economic, cultural, linguistic, and academic experiences. Add to the “Understanding the School Environment” document. This document and the discussion provide information about the school’s culture and diversity of students and staff.

Mrs. Corcoran is one special education of the total three, one who was just hired. She is a case manager for all the third-graders with

Performance Activity 10: Observe cooperating teacher during his/her supervisory duty such as the hallway monitoring, recess, lunch room, study hall, etc. What kind of behaviors did you observe? Was this reflective of the general behavior and culture of the school? Note what is said or behaviors modeled that she/he makes which promote mutual respect and positive social relationships in that venue.

In the past site visit observations, I do not see Mrs. Corcoran monitoring the hallways during the transition from one block to the next. When her students enter the classroom, she will greet her students and tell students to write in their assignment notebooks. During this time, she will walk around the classroom to observe if her students are completing the given task. I observed the students walking into the classroom, which most of the students were completing the given task, while other students were roaming around the classroom. When Mrs. Corcoran noticed students not doing what they were supposed to be doing, she would tell the students to fill in their assignment notebooks. Standard 4L relates to PA ten by how Mrs. Corcoran models a positive attitude and is direct with her students. She incorporates classroom management techniques by being direct with students and reinforces students to complete task if they are not doing so. Students respect Mrs. Corcoran by how she implements classroom expectations during classroom instruction. She establishes positive relationships with her students by greeting her students and teaches students based on their needs and interests. I learned from this performance activity to greet my students, give students clear direction of what needs to be completed, and teach students centered around their needs and