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Chapter 9 Video Response

The document discusses observing teachers in action to understand what it means to be a teacher. It provides reflection questions to analyze a chosen video on planning citizenship skits. The reflection identifies structures in place to reinforce rules, how the teacher creates a positive environment, and how students communicate, collaborate and participate respectfully. It also discusses tips from the reading to build positive classroom communities and personal characteristics an effective teacher should have. The reflection ends by sharing a question about teaching and things learned from the observation.

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Chapter 9 Video Response

The document discusses observing teachers in action to understand what it means to be a teacher. It provides reflection questions to analyze a chosen video on planning citizenship skits. The reflection identifies structures in place to reinforce rules, how the teacher creates a positive environment, and how students communicate, collaborate and participate respectfully. It also discusses tips from the reading to build positive classroom communities and personal characteristics an effective teacher should have. The reflection ends by sharing a question about teaching and things learned from the observation.

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Chapter 9: Observation Recording Sheet

Observing teachers in action is an important part of understanding what it means to be a teacher. Watch the videos listed
for this module and review all of the written materials that accompany them. Choose one of the videos to reflect on. Use
this form to respond to the prompts as they relate to your chosen video. Connect our chapter reading to your
observation reflection.

Chapter 9 Focus: The Classroom as Community


The Classroom as Community: Skilled teachers create classroom environments - real or virtual - that are welcoming,
caring, and ultimately effective for teaching and learning. The personal nature of teaching distinguishes it from many
other professions. Teaching is about building relationships. How can you create an environment where students have
respect for themselves and others?

This week’s video cases:

Planning Citizenship Skits

Understanding Why Scientists Investigate the Natural World

Determining Character Traits Using Quotes from “The Lightning Thief” Novel

Reflection Questions Your Response


Create a thoughtful response with complete sentences. Provide specific examples
from the video and the written teacher description to fully answer each reflection
question.

Which video did you choose to I chose to reflect on Planning Citizenship Skits.
reflect on?

What structures are in place, in 1 the teacher discusses with the students a specific instance of what would happen if
the classroom you observed, to someone was in trouble and lets the students work through what situations would
reinforce rules, procedures, and result of that
routines? Name at least three. 2 I noticed that each student raises their hand when they have something to say and
wait to be chosen to say it.
3 The teacher helps students to delegate the work amongst their groups which is
helpful so that one student is not always doing the work.

What do you notice about what She encourages her students when they are talking or answering a question which
the teacher was doing during the positively reinforces them and makes them want to continue to participate
lesson to create/reinforce a
positive classroom environment?

What do you notice about what Communication- the students were communicating within their table groups and
the students were doing in terms talking amongst themselves about the topic.
of communication, collaboration, Collaboration- the students collaborate with one another when it is time to discuss
and respectful participation? amongst themselves about the topic
Cite evidence for all three. Respectful participation- the students would raise their hand when they had
something to say and they would wait to be called on to speak.

Our book shares many tips for teachers (pg. 146) for building positive classroom communities. Share evidence of each tip
(mentioned below) that you noticed from watching the video and reading the written commentary.

Show students and tell students The teacher discusses what is expected from her students and is also discussing
your expectations for their certain instances if someone was not doing what is expected.
behavior.

Have clear consequences when The teacher discusses the consequences of bad behavior and not following the rules
rules are broken and follow with her students and the students discuss the outcomes of those behaviors amongst
through. themselves and with the teacher.

Make respect central to your The students respect one another by not interrupting when others are speaking.
classroom culture.

Have engaging activities The teacher keeps all of her students engaged during the activity by allowing them to
prepared; keep lecture to a discuss amongst themselves and asking the students questions about the material.
minimum.
Make the classroom about the You can see that the teacher wants her students to gain all the knowledge possible
students. while she is teaching and that she is very encouraging of her students.

Our text discusses school climate and culture. We can also apply this to the climate and culture a teacher creates within
their own classroom.

What personal characteristics 1 be encouraging of your students especially when they are answering a question
(dispositions) do you believe a whether it is right or wrong
teacher should have in order to 2 be nice to your students
create an effective classroom 3 show your students that you support them and are there for them when they need
community? Name at least three. you

Teachers are always learning from each other. Classroom observations are an important part of developing a rich,
reflective, and effective practice.

Share one question you have How do you ensure that while one student is talking the others do not interrupt?
about teaching as it relates to
this observation.

Share three things you have 1 having students raise their hand when they want to answer a question is a great
learned from this observation. idea
2 always encourage students to be the best that they can be
3 have clear guidelines for what is to be expected from your students

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