Classroom Observation Paper

I was fortunate to be given the opportunity to observe Ms. Beck’s first grade class at Promise Academy. I entered with high expectations of what a well room classroom should look like and I was not disappointed. Of course, teaching and classroom management are not an exact science. I’m sure there are less than perfect days but overall, what I observed is how my ideal classroom would run.

When I have a class of my own, classroom environment will be a major focus. Ms. Beck’s class had a sense of calm yet urgency. It also seemed to be a very positive environment. While the students worked on their independent practice, the lights were low and there was soft, instrumental music playing. This promoted a calm environment even for me as an observer. Anxiety in the classroom can be a barrier to success for students, especially in math. This

Beck has. The voice level and behaviors of GW indicate that the routine and expectations for math had been set and followed to this point in the year. All students were at the appropriate voice level without reminders. I hope for my classroom to be able to do this as well. I believe this can happen to consistent enforcing of expectations from day one. Ms. Beck’s classroom seemed to have a mutual respect from students to teacher. This communicates that there is investment on both sides in their education.

Ms. Beck used a variety of techniques to ensure she had the attention of her class. The one that stood out most to me was “Capisce?”. As a check for understanding she would say “Capisce?” and that class would respond “Capisce!”. In my classroom, I plan to utilize a variety of fun, engaging and catchy call and responses. These seem to be the quickest and most positive way to ensure all students are checked in. They can be even more “playful” with lower grades. Learning should be fun! Over the course of this year and years to come I hope to learn how to find an effective