Today was my second day of observation at the Middle School. The following is what I observed:
Ms. S - English I
Technology:
I was in this class for over an hour, and I did not see Ms. S use any technology. The students were allowed to listen to their iPods and other mp3 devices while they "read" To Kill a Mockingbird.
Activities:
The class was supposed to be doing make-up work for assignments that they did not do during the 9 weeks. The assignments were to help them get a better grade in the class, since interim grades have to be in next Monday. If the student did not have any make-up work, they were allowed to continue reading To Kill a Mockingbird. All of the students were allowed to listen to their mp3 players while they "worked".
General Observations:
The students did not read while the listened to their mp3 players. One student was playing his PSP. Ms. S had no control over her class. Students were extremely disrespectful by talking over the teacher, getting up and walking around while she was speaking, and interrupting her. Ms. S had to frequently tell two girls that they were not in a beauty shop and to stop doing each others hair. As soon as Ms. S turned around, the two girls would be back to doing each others hair. This entire class seemed to be a waste of time.
Ms. H - Advanced Science 6th Grade
Technology:
Ms. H begins every class with "bellwork" on the smartboard. The students come in and do the short activity. Ms. H uses her smartboard a lot in the instruction of her class. At the end of class she showed a "Brain Pop" video. After the video the students interacted with the smartboard by taking a quiz on he video.
Activities:
12:10 - 12:15: Warm-up projected onto the smartboard.
12:16: Ms. H goes directly from one activity to another via the smartboard.
Today the class went to the lab. The students walked quietly to the lab in single file line. After the lab the students went back to the room for a video.
General Observations:
Ms. H's students sit quietly and take notes during the lecture. Ms. H has good control over her students. She has surprise binder check to ensure that the students take notes. When the students went to the lab, Ms. H numbered the students according to the lab table they would be at. This reduces confusion, puts a stop to any bickering about wanting to be with your friends, and I think that it is a good idea to implement.
Ms. S - English I
Technology:
I was in this class for over an hour, and I did not see Ms. S use any technology. The students were allowed to listen to their iPods and other mp3 devices while they "read" To Kill a Mockingbird.
Activities:
The class was supposed to be doing make-up work for assignments that they did not do during the 9 weeks. The assignments were to help them get a better grade in the class, since interim grades have to be in next Monday. If the student did not have any make-up work, they were allowed to continue reading To Kill a Mockingbird. All of the students were allowed to listen to their mp3 players while they "worked".
General Observations:
The students did not read while the listened to their mp3 players. One student was playing his PSP. Ms. S had no control over her class. Students were extremely disrespectful by talking over the teacher, getting up and walking around while she was speaking, and interrupting her. Ms. S had to frequently tell two girls that they were not in a beauty shop and to stop doing each others hair. As soon as Ms. S turned around, the two girls would be back to doing each others hair. This entire class seemed to be a waste of time.
Ms. H - Advanced Science 6th Grade
Technology:
Ms. H begins every class with "bellwork" on the smartboard. The students come in and do the short activity. Ms. H uses her smartboard a lot in the instruction of her class. At the end of class she showed a "Brain Pop" video. After the video the students interacted with the smartboard by taking a quiz on he video.
Activities:
12:10 - 12:15: Warm-up projected onto the smartboard.
12:16: Ms. H goes directly from one activity to another via the smartboard.
Today the class went to the lab. The students walked quietly to the lab in single file line. After the lab the students went back to the room for a video.
General Observations:
Ms. H's students sit quietly and take notes during the lecture. Ms. H has good control over her students. She has surprise binder check to ensure that the students take notes. When the students went to the lab, Ms. H numbered the students according to the lab table they would be at. This reduces confusion, puts a stop to any bickering about wanting to be with your friends, and I think that it is a good idea to implement.
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