EDUC 5312/3315-Curriculum and Instructional Design

Classroom Observation Assignment

Observation Form 2

Observation Date: 03/30/2017 Observation Time: 10:20 - 11:12

Teacher Observed: Mr. James Reese Subject/Grade Level: U.S. History 11th Grade

School Observed: Cy-Fair High School Observer: Ghena El Soussi

For the things you observed, place a check. Please explain further about the checked item
directly below the particular section. Provide overall comments and reflections at the end.

STUDENT BEHAVIOR (MAJORITY OF STUDENTS):

__x___ On Task _____ Off Task __x___ Engaged __x_ Learning Successfully

Explain:
Everyone in the class on his/her computer and their work is individually based.

TEACHER STRATEGIES OBSERVED:

___ Modeling ____ Question/Answer ___x__ Lecture ___ Monitoring Groups
____ Listening ____ Problem Solving _____ Evaluating ___x__ Reading To Students
____ Modifying __x__ Integrating Content ____ Guiding Cooperative Groups
___ Other _ _____________________

Explain:
The students have to learn the material at the begging through reading it and after that the teachers role is to review
the material with them.

TEACHING MATERIALS BEING USED:

____ Manipulatives ____ Workbooks _x__ Overhead Projector ____ Smart Board
_____ Chalkboard __x__ Maps __x__ Computer ____ Projector
_____ Books __x__ Other Audio Visuals ____ None
__x___ Other __________________________________________________________________

Explain:
First the board is used for posting the objectives. Then the computers are used by the students to log in the moodle in
order to read the material which includes the videos, audios, websites and the word document. After reading over the
power point and watching the videos they answer the questions on the word document and they send it to the teacher
by dropping it in the drop box for grading.
TYPE OF STUDENT GROUPING:
____ Small Groups _____ Whole Group _____ Pairs __x___ Individuals

Explain:
The students work very individually.

TYPE OF STUDENT ACTIVITY:

_x_ Worksheet __x__ Listening __x___ Writing ___x__ Reading _____ Performing
___ Journaling ___ Discussing _____ Centers _____ Homework _____ Research
___ Investigation _____ Laboratory __x___ Using Technology
___ Other ______________________________________________________________

Explain:
First reading the text in the power point and then answering the questions that are posted on the word
document.

MANAGEMENT/DISCIPLINE:
____ Stated Expectations for Behavior _____ Positive Reinforcement
____ Redirection of Inappropriate Behavior ____ Encouragement of Students
__x__ Self-disciplined Students ___x__ Effective Time Management
___x__ Materials Ready _____ Enthusiasm for Teaching/Learning

Explain:
Each student knows his/her responsibilities and they are not expecting to be reminded to do their
work.

OVERALL COMMENTS AND REFLECTIONS:

After observing this class, I can say that this class:

Individually based.
Self motivated.
The class system is very well planned, which helps the student practice time
management.