CLASSROOM OBSERVATION: Ellen Quigley uses technology and student cell phones to play a review game in her Biology I class. She transitions easily between classroom activities so absolutely no time is wasted. The use of technology such as cell phones,
Classroom Observation – Robinson
CLASSROOM OBSERVATION: Daniel Robison is preparing students for the state End of Course exam in English I. He utilizes several strategies to maintain student engagement; think-aloud, notetaking, brainstorming and student choice. TASK- View video and complete observation reflection Effective
Classroom Observation – Tysor
CLASSROOM OBSERVATION: Amanda Tysor teaches Algebra I in a high-poverty, urban school. In this lesson, Ms. Tysor does a really good job of keeping students engaged and on task, with little to no downtime. Students record work in their math
Classroom Observation – Uzick
CLASSROOM OBSERVATION: Megan Uzick developing great readers through the use of “mirror reading”. Mirror reading helps to maintain student engagement, learn to read with inflection and feeling, and helps with fluency. Note how Mrs. Uzick asks students to work at the analysis
Deconstructing Argument
This exercise will have you examine written or spoken argument. You may select these from the “Current Events” section of our course, or choose one of your own. In addition, if you’re particularly attached to a speech or written artifact
Classroom Observation – Segovia
CLASSROOM OBSERVATION: Dulce Segovia continually provides instruction, praise and asks questions in Spanish, but not in a manner that is rigid or unyielding. She gently immerses her new Spanish speakers to the language, while occasionally reiterating instruction in English. She
Classroom Observation – House
CLASSROOM OBSERVATION: Sarah House utilizes many classroom management strategies and techniques in her kindergarten classroom. Watch as she maintains student attention, redirects inappropriate behavior, organizes her classroom environment and has hand signals for students to gain her attention without stopping teaching. TASK-
Classroom Observation – Avila
CLASSROOM OBSERVATION: Nancy Avila is teaching literary analysis through a cross-curriculum theme. She utilizes a differentiated learning assignment for her students, thus ensuring student learning and success. TASK- View video and complete observation reflection Effective teachers always reflect on
Classroom Observation – Nakadate
CLASSROOM OBSERVATION: Nichole Nakadate is teaching a language arts/social studies block class to sixth-graders in a charter school. In this video, you will observe multiple best practices. Ms. Nakadate structures peer collaborations by providing direction for the conversations. She also
Classroom Observation – Saavedra
CLASSROOM OBSERVATION: Megan Saavedra teaches orchestra at a middle school. In this video, you will see Ms. Saavedra asking students to provide a critical analysis of their own performance, and that of the group. She consistently models how to analyze