Classroom Observation and Interview Table 1
MTE/516 Version 2
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Classroom Observation and Interview Table
Complete Parts 1 and 2 when you conduct your observation and interview.
Part 1 – Classroom Observation
Take notes about the areas listed on the table as you observe your cooperating teacher. If any of the
areas listed are not addressed during your classroom observation, indicate this by writing N/A.
Area of Observation Notes
N/A
Teacher’s educational
goals
The use of a smart board was used as well as computers.
Teacher’s preferred
teaching method
N/A
Learning styles
addressed
It was quiet, the teacher put on soothing music when it was time for
Learning environment students to use the restroom one group at a time.
We didn’t go over the rules but there are some posted on the wall. They
Classroom procedures state that the students should raise their hand, no phones, try before
and rules asking for help and no eating in class.
Help prepare students for the future.
Role of the teacher
The relationship between the students and teacher seems to be very
Student–teacher respectful. The students are attentive and the teacher is very
relationship understanding to the students needs.
Technology based
Curriculum
Each student has a computer, they submit assignments on the computer.
Use of technology as a
resource
Enter text.
Assessment
Part 2 – Interview Questions
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Classroom Observation and Interview Table 2
MTE/516 Version 2
Conduct a brief interview with the teacher and take notes on his or her responses in the table below.
Interview Questions Notes
There isn’t many issues but if I had to say one, it would be the classroom
What are some sizes. Sometimes we are at capacity and that makes it difficult to give the
educational issues that attention that is needed when it is needed.
affect the school or your
teaching?
I have come to learn that my beliefs do not matter in my classroom, I treat
What effect do your the kids with respect and do not show diversity. This came from
personal background, experience, When I started teaching 9 years ago, I relied on lesson plans
experiences, and and would not change them but over time I realized that the plan needed to
professional dispositions be adjusted in some cases to better serve my students.
have on your teaching
methods and learning
styles?
I would say that they go hand in hand. Without both of these I feel I
wouldn’t be an effective teacher. When you look at teaching and learning,
How do you demonstrate
they must co exist in order to be effective.
teaching as both an art
and as a science?
This is done in numerous ways, we communicate, show respect, and get to
know our students. Giving the students a little freedom to have their cultural
What instructional needs met with the correct materials to better help them succeed. While I
strategies do you use to don’t have any of these currently, having the proper lesson plan to
address multiculturalism incorporate this would be very important.
and diversity?
I would describe my educational philosophy as being compassionate,
understanding and attentive to any educational needs that may be needed
How would you describe from students.
your educational
philosophy?
We attend workshops, in class observations and single session seminars if
What types of district- needed.
provided professional
development have you
participated in?
I once took a leadership and management seminar to help me adjust from
What types of going from elementary to high school students.
professional development
have you sought out on
your own to attend?
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Classroom Observation and Interview Table 3
MTE/516 Version 2
Interview Questions Notes
Enter text.Asking students to share information about each other and
How have you been able encouraging students to prepare together for classes or exams. I also
to enhance student create study groups and ask students to give constructive feedback on
learning through each other's work and to explain difficult ideas to each other. This is very
professional helpful all around for the students to help each other and get to know each
development? other better
We host quarterly workshops to collaborate together and get different
How do you collaborate views rather it be from observation or about technology.
with colleagues to
improve your practice and
enhance student
learning?
Reflection is a very useful tool, I reflect on Fridays to give me the weekend
to think about where any changes (if any) can be made. This allows me to
How do you use reflection know what is working in the classroom and what is not.
to improve your practice?
Have you participated in I cannot say that I have. We currently use technology in a lot of different
learning communities ways and I would have to say that the benefit I like most is that I am able to
focused on using communicate better and more efficiently with the parents. Not having to
technology to improve rely on notes going home has saved a lot of time.
student learning? If not,
what do you think the
benefits would be?
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