Classroom Observation Paper

I completed my observation hours at a local middle school. I shadowed the math inclusion teacher for the sixth through eighth grade. I was able to observe three different classrooms and many different forms of instruction. Observing these three different classrooms gave me an insight to what a successful classroom management plan should be. The overall atmosphere of the class begins with the teacher’s attitude and how they approach learning. An effective classroom should be organized, efficient, and valuable class time should not be wasted. The seventh and eighth grade classrooms had a definite sense of community. The teachers showed compassion and respect for their students, and the students responded the same way. Through their enthusiasm and creative teaching techniques, the teachers conveyed that learning can be fun and enjoyable. I witnessed the seventh and eighth graders having fun in their math classes numerous times. After observing three different classrooms, I did learn that the ambiance of the class was determined by the

Two of the classrooms simply had the desks in rows, and it did seem to work for those particular classes. The eighth-grade teacher had her desks grouped together into twos, so that each person had a partner. This did seem to work for most of the students, but I heard one student complain several times because he did not have a partner. He did become a distraction to the entire class on one occasion due to the complaining. All three classroom setups had easy access to the door or other class areas and the teachers and students could move about easily if needed. The teachers all used promethium boards which were in the front of the room. Google tablets were in the back of the classrooms in an easily accessible area. Through my observations, I now understand that creating an organized, efficient classroom is essential for student and teacher