Instructional Project 5-Part2 - Zeynep Karakoc 2
Instructional Project 5-Part2 - Zeynep Karakoc 2
Instructional Project 5-Part2 - Zeynep Karakoc 2
Observation Form 2
_X_ On Task ___ Off Task ___ Engaged ____ Learning Successfully
Explain: Other than 4 students out of 28 were on task, listening carefully and taking notes on
their textbooks.
Students
Explain: The lesson was mostly teacher centered, teacher made most of the talk. But she also
made some modifications for her ESL and SPED kids, for example she was using body language
and visuals for ESL and easier questions for SPED population in the classroom.
TEACHING MATERIALS BEING USED:
Explain: The teacher didn’t use any manipulatives. She projected the related pages of the
textbook and taught on them. She was also using doc camera for student examples. Instead of
workbook, students were given worksheet as a homework. Guided and independent practices
_X__ Small Groups ___X__ Whole Group _____ Pairs _____ Individuals
Explain: The instruction started with whole group then they worked in groups for guided and
independent practices. In each there was at least one high achiever helping others. The teacher
also had her small group and went over the parts that the students didn’t understand.
_X_ Worksheet ___ Listening _____ Writing ___ Reading _____ Performing
group instruction students completed their guided and independent practices on their textbooks in
groups. The early finishers worked on the assignment on an online app called ALEKS. The
MANAGEMENT/DISCIPLINE:
Explain: Behavior expectations were clear and posted on the wall. When there was an
inappropriate behavior, teacher followed the discipline steps which are verbal warning, written
warning (including parent contact) – these were the ones that I observed. Students were aware of
the expectations. They knew where to find the worksheet or supplies and also where to turn the
I can call this lesson was successful, but I believe students should have had more voice and input
during the instruction to keep them more motivated and engaged. Other than that the teacher was
amazingly eager to teach and her knowledge of content was rock-solid. She was aware of the
possible misunderstandings. In Texas, students are taking STAAR test end of every academic
year. This test is an online test since last year. Regarding this, it would be better to provide