Assignment: Classroom Observation and Interview Table
As you observe your selected teacher, make notes about the areas listed on the table. If any of the areas listed are not addressed during your classroom observation, indicate this by writing N/A.
In the second section, Interview Questions, conduct a brief interview with the teacher and take notes about his or her responses. Use the interview and observation notes to complete the Classroom Observation and Reflection paper.
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Observed Area or Activity
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General Notes
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Teacher's educational goals
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Teacher's preferred teaching method
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Learning styles addressed
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Learning environment
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Classroom procedures and rules
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Role of the teacher
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Student-teacher relationship
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Curriculum
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Use of technology as a resource
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Interview Questions
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General Notes
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What are some educational issues that affect the school or your teaching?
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What effect do your personal background, experiences, and professional dispositions have on your teaching methods and learning styles?
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How do you demonstrate teaching as both an art and as a science?
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What instructional strategies do you use to address multiculturalism and diversity?
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How would you describe your educational philosophy?
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