Instruction Question 1:
What is the posted daily schedule for different subjects or periods? >>>
Breakfast-
Morning group which is low group
High group in afternoon
Lunch
Specials
PREP.
Instruction Question 2:
Is instruction done in small groups, centers, whole groups, individual? >>> Whole group always, we then
Have independent. After lessons are all done and students understand it by friday we have centers in group
Instruction Question 3:
How would you describe your cooperating teacher’s teaching style? >>>
She teaches with many styles. I can say my teacher is overall a great teacher and finds ways to help her
Low students learn easy ways. Which is really visual. She never will hand a worksheet out and just have th
Do it themselves.
Instruction Question 4:
Does the teacher incorporate the sensory modalities (learning styles)? If so, give examples.>>>
Yes, we have visual with blocks and tiles. This is what is most used for any lesson she makes something
Where the students can see but also feel and touch for themselves.
Instruction Question 5:
Do the students seem engaged in the lesson(s) that are being presented? Please explain.>>>
Yes, there is always a selective amount that get distracted or not try. But overall more then half the student
Engage and actually ask questions. I believe the teacher overall has a lot to do with it, they are comfortable
Instruction Question 6:
Explain the use of culturally relevant materials, teaching strategies, class décor,
etc. that meet the needs of today’s culturally diverse student population. >>> We have many math walls,
We have our growing walls, and we have our useful science information, and overall reading information.
There is so much information overall on the walls and everything is useful I wouldn't say it is random.
Instruction Question 7:
Is instructional time managed efficiently? Please explain>>> Yes, managed very well. She does instruction
From bell to bell. IF students don't finish work stay behind for recesses. Which I believe is great.
Instruction Question 8:
How does the cooperating teacher handle transitions from one subject or period
to another, and are these transitions efficient? >>> In morning she has her math time, during the afternoon
She has her science time. It switches each day. The next day Reding, then science again.
Instruction Question 9:
List ways that the teacher attempts any “attention getting” commands? (Ex:
Countdown, Light flicker, Heads on Desk) How effective are they?>>> She has a bell, once she rings it
The students must have hands on head and at a zero. Theres also waterfall, everyone says shhh. The mos
Used one is her bell as it is loud and gets everyone's attention.
Instruction Question 10:
What specific behavior issues does the teacher have to deal with? How does
the teacher deal with these behavior issues? Be specific. >>> There are many behavioral issues.
One specific student who loves to walk out, cry, hit other students, or overall be mean to everyone. It is
Supper hard teaching with this individual as they want the attention and at times throw stuff around so they
get the Attention.
Instruction Question 11:
Are there any policies or procedures in place that help or hinder instructional
time? If so, explain them and how they help or hinder use of instructional time. >>>
I believe there is not. Everyday is new so everyday there is different objectives and lessons. Some days
We use the notebooks and others we have sheets she hands out. There isn't specific where everyone
Knows to walk in and get notebooks.
Instruction Question 12:
What philosophical teaching orientation(s) best describes this teacher? Give examples. >>>
Starting off I would say essentialism because this means teaching the basics, which is done
When every time introducing a lesson as it is what they must learn. Next I would say progressivism
This is teaching by doing. Meaning when she does group practice is when she teaches shows.
Demonstrates with resources.
Instruction Question 13:
Outline the lesson plan for a teaching lesson you observed. What preparations
in advance were need for teaching the lesson? >>> Staring with materials, the students need there math
Books’ But as well as there fraction tiles. The teacher introduces the fraction tiles, then has them model
How to use them. After this is done we then get into group practice where the whole class learns with the
Tiles and answers questions with the teacher. After there in independent practice which she uses for grade
Instruction Question 14: Describe both teacher and student uses of technology in the classroom. >>>
The students all individually have chromebook which are used for many things. We have them for online
Teaching but also for overall standardized testing. The teacher herself uses the projector everyday for all
Lessons! Technology is supper normalized in the classroom each day and basically from the morning bell t
The afternoon bell.
