Obsevation/ Participation Assignments



Obsevation/ Participation Assignments

EPC 315 L. Pugliese

Be sure to use the provided REPORT FORMS that follow these guidelines for each assignment. For each assignment, discuss how it relates to the specified TPE, using concepts and terms from the TPE.

OP Assignment# 1: Visit a classroom. Create a visual representation of the

classroom, including where all furniture is placed, objects placed on the walls or hanging from the ceilings, windows, doors, etc.. Refer to the observation sheet attached to this syllabus. Write a paper explaining how the layout of the classroom facilitates or hinders student learning in light of what you have learned about development, information processing, and language development. (TPE 1A, 5, 6A & B)

OP Assignment #2 : Observe your host teacher two times for at least 1 hour on two separate days during two separate lessons in two areas (i.e. reading/ math) Complete the attached observation sheets for each observation period (you should have 2 sheets completed!). After observing, analyze the classroom interaction style, comparing and contrasting the two lessons. Be sure to relate what you have observed to what you have read. Conclude your paper by indicating how you might use this information for your future teaching practices. (TPE 4)

OP Assignment #3 : Observe at least 1 hour each during two different classroom lessons (for example, one math lesson and one science lesson) where English Language

Learners are included. Use the attached observation report sheet to compare and contrast the two lessons. (you should have 2 sheets completed!) ( TPE 5)

OP Assignment #4 : Interview a teacher regarding their assessment practices.

Discuss what kinds of informal and formal assessments the teacher uses. Does the teacher use authentic assessments, rubrics? What advantages and disadvantages does the teacher raise regarding these instruments? (TPE 3)

OP Assignment #5 Interview two parents about what they need from teachers and about the parents’ aspirations for their children. Be sure to include immigrant parents. Most Parent Centers do have persons who can translate. (TPE 5)

CLASSROOM OBSERVATION #1 REPORT FORM

The Classroom Layout and Its Influence on Student Learning

Draw a visual representation of the classroom, including placement of furniture, objects, what displayed on the walls, etc..

Write a written response to the following:

How does the physical layout of the classroom facilitate or hinder:

1. Students’ ability to see the teacher.

2. Students’ ability to move around the classroom with ease.

3. Students’ opportunities to recall or learn vocabulary or concepts and information in math,

science, social studies, English, literature, art, music, or other areas.

4. Students’ feelings of belongingness.

5. Students’ motivation.

6. Collaboration among students.

7. Access to books and computers.

8. Teacher’s ability to see all students.

9. Teacher’s ability to move around the classroom.

10. Teacher’s opportunities to use the classroom as a teaching tool.

CLASSROOM OBSERVATION #2 REPORT FORM

Teacher Classroom Interaction Styles

For the first ten minutes of class just spend some time getting used to the classroom and your position in the classroom. Be sure you have a watch and a tally form. Tally a different behavior every 5 minutes.

Date __________ Grade Levels _______________________________________

Type of lesson (e.g. math, reading) _________________________________________

|Teacher |Start |End |Tally within a 5 minute period |

|Behavior Tallied |time |time | |

|asks open-ended question | | | |

|asks closed question | | | |

|uses body language to explain, | | | |

|clarify or motivate | | | |

|Uses humor | | | |

|uses manipulatives or visuals | | | |

| | | | |

|encourages collaboration among | | | |

|students | | | |

|checks for understanding | | | |

|has students problem solve | | | |

Describe your general feeling about this classroom. Do students seem to be engaged in learning? Do they seem to be comfortable? Is the teacher enthusiastic or engaging? Is this a classroom you would put your child in? Why or why not?

After completing a tally sheet for each lesson, analyze the teaching style in light of the readings and class discussions. In what ways does the teacher attend to students multiple intelligences and learning styles? In what ways are students offered opportunities to problem solve and be creative? What aspects of this teacher’s style are compatible or incompatible with your personality? Why?

CLASSROOM OBSERVATION #3 REPORT FORM

Observation of Teacher’s Strategies in Working with

English Language Learners

Observe the classroom teacher on the following points:

| |Lesson One |Lesson Two |

|1. What language(s) does the teacher use | | |

|for instruction? | | |

|2. What language(s) do the students use in | | |

|the class? | | |

|3. What strategies does the teacher use to | | |

|ensure students’ understanding of what the | | |

|teacher is saying? | | |

|4. Did you observe students helping each | | |

|other to understand either the teacher or | | |

|written materials? | | |

|5. What proportion of the students seem to | | |

|be actively engaged in learning? | | |

|6. Do students seem to be motivated by the | | |

|material? | | |

|7. In what ways does the teacher check for | | |

|understanding? | | |

|8. In what ways does the teacher review or | | |

|reteach concepts, information, or skills | | |

|that may have been missed by students? | | |

|9. Who has the floor most of the time? | | |

After responding to the above questions, write a short analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of the teacher’s strategies in working with English Language Learners in light of the readings and class discussions on cognitive and language development. Also include whether you observed something that was surprising or new.

INTERVIEW WITH A TEACHER ABOUT HIS/HER ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES

REPORT FORM #4

DATE ___________ GRADE LEVEL _________________-

Interview a Public School Teacher and ask the following questions:

1. What kinds of formal and informal assessments do you use to assess your students’ progress in subject areas such as reading and math?

2. What kinds of informal or formal diagnostic tests do you use?

3. Do you use rubrics for assessing writing or major projects?

4. Do you use results from standardized achievement tests? If so, how do you use them? If you do not use them, why not?

5. In your opinion, what is the most important piece of information or skill that a new teacher should have regarding assessment?

INTERVIEW WITH TWO PARENTS

REPORT FORM #5

Interview at least one parent who is an immigrant, and one other parent (who may or may not be an immigrant). Ask the following questions.

1. How many children do you have who attend public schools?

2. What are their (or is her/his) ages and grade levels.

3. In your opinion, what would be the two or three most important things a parent needs to do in order to help their child/children succeed in school?

4. In your opinion, what would be the two or three most important tasks a school and/or teacher needs to do to ensure the success of children at school?

5. What do you believe is the most important factor that affects the relationship between a teacher and a parent?

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