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Suggestions For Observation Of Classroom Procedures, Instruction And Management

SUGGESTIONS FOR OBSERVATION OF CLASSROOM

PROCEDURES, INSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT

These questions are designed to help you focus on important classroom procedures and utilize

your observation time wisely.

CLASSROOM ROUTINE - (Details are important!)

1. Starting procedures

What does the teacher do as students arrive in the classroom?

Does she/he have instructions on the board or activities for engagement?

How are class roll, lunch count, etc. conducted?

2. Distribution of materials

Are instructional materials ready for use?

What are student responsibilities regarding materials?

3. Restroom procedures

May students move freely to the restroom?

Are passes available to use under certain guidelines?

Must the teacher give permission before a student may be excused?

4. Lunch procedures

How are students dismissed at the end of each period, for lunch, for special circumstances, etc.?

How are elementary students given lunch tickets, taken to the cafeteria and picked up, etc.?

5. Other "housekeeping tasks"

How are students guided in the upkeep of the room and learning materials?

RECORD KEEPING

1. Attendance

Are there any special codes used by the teacher?

Does she/he allow students to assist?

2. Grading (Watch carefully how the teacher grades papers – accuracy is a must!)

Does the teacher use different types of evaluation symbols? (e.g., 100%, √+)

How is the grade book set up? (tests in red ink, computer program, etc.)

How does she/he deal with participation grades?

3. Referrals

How are disciplinary actions and follow-up procedures handled?

How are other referrals (e.g., speech, counselor) handled?

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT (Influenced by school and individual teacher policies)

1. Discipline plan

What are the rules?

How were they chosen?

How are they enforced? (praise, consequences)

2. Tardy policy

How is the policy enforced?

What does the teacher/school feel are acceptable excuses for tardiness?

3. Seating arrangement

How does the teacher determine seating? (alphabetical, discipline)

Suggestions For Observation Of Classroom Procedures, Instruction And Management