Teaching practice-I course code 8607 Classroom Observation Form

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) B.Ed 8607 Teaching Practice-I "Classroom Observation Form" is explained quickly so students will be solved. So this is the only discussion on that basis you will feel confident to understand and solve your assignment work. In this form, all focus of a trainee teacher/observer remains on multiple directions that happened in almost every classroom like subject matter, contents, organization of objects, relations/interaction with students, methods of teaching, lesson presentation, classroom discipline, sensitivity, ethics, learning environment, the effectiveness of teaching, etc. The format of Classroom Observation Form for demo is given below and blurred that clearly means to attempt and fill it by yourself:

Classroom Observation Form

Name of the Trainee (here you write your name)

Name of the School (here you write the site name where you got practice)

Name of the class teacher (here you write mentor teacher name)

Date and time (date of time when you observed things for your observation report No.1)

Components

1. Subject Matter/Contents

Shows good command and knowledge of subject matter demonstrates with and depth of mastery.

Comments and Notes

• Expert and fully capable to teach the subject.
• Knowledge full 
• Able to delivery practical examples
• Technically sound

2. Organization

Organize subject matters, evidence preparation is through states clear objectives, emphasize and summarizes main points, meets class at the scheduled time, regularly monitor the course.

• Comments and Notes
• Used objects like pencil, pens for addition and subtraction concepts. 
• Short pinpoint definitions
• Punctual

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3. Rapport with students

Holds interests of students, is respectful, fair, and impartial, provided feedback, encourage participation, interact with students, shows enthusiasm 

Comments and Notes

• Ask questions and told a story like examples to get a student’s interest.
• Generous and helpful so every child likes her.
• Appreciate students participation, mostly give positive feedback

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4. Teaching Methods

Uses relevant teaching method, aids, materials, techniques, and technology, including variety, balance, imagination, group involvement, use examples that are simple, clear, precise, and appropriate, stays focused on and meets stated objectives

Comments and Notes

• Picture charts used to simplify add & minus concepts
• The student allocates a number so on everyone speaks loudly to grip on learning numbers.
• Objects used to build circles, square concepts

5. Lesson Presentation

Establishes classroom environment to learning, maintain eye contact, uses a clear voice, strong projection, proper enunciation, and standard Urdu / English. 

Comments and Notes

• Practice eye contact from the chair and instruct in an appropriate voice & accent.
• Walk-in class among student desks.
• Make student groups and show them objects for clear projection.

6. Classroom Management

Uses time wisely; attends to course interaction; demonstrate leadership ability, maintain discipline and control; maintains effective classroom management

Comments and Notes

• Time for each subject strictly followed which is designed in subject timetable
• The teacher use warning messages and visit each student desk for effective discipline and control.
• Rules of taking permission to take breaks implemented by the teacher.

7. Sensitivity to Students

Exhibits sensitivity to students’ personal culture, gender differences, and disabilities, respond appropriately in a non-threatening, pro-active learning environment subtract 

Comments and Notes

• Not allowed any type of harassment in the classroom.
• Emphasizes on importance of humanity with story examples.
• Everyone equally treated creates a learning environment.
• Teaching to respect all genders, cultures and disabilities.

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8. Personal

Evidence self-confidence, maintain professional comportment and appearance

Comments and Notes

• Reply to comments of students informal manner.
• She dresses up properly to look like a professional teacher.
• She is brave and confident and behaves politely and takes academic points properly.

9. Learning Environment of Classroom

State location and physical attributes of the classroom, number of students in attendance, layout of room, distraction if any; list any observation of how physical aspects affected content delivery

Comments and Notes

• Teacher table and chair in front of desks of 50 children 
• Ventilated well lighted uncongested classroom on the right top corner of the school.
• Feels comfortable and peaceful room motivates learning.

Strength Observed:

I observed as trainee teacher following main strengths in the classroom:

• All students complete their tasks and homework on time.
• Focused on group work and children participate in all activities.
• The teacher uses time wisely and touches every topic appropriately.
• School /class physical structure is conducive for learning.

Suggestions for Improvement:

There are several suggestions which further improve the quality of School and classroom:

• Math-related videos and audio aids and sample models used for demonstration and concept clearance. 
• Visits of children to the school garden and counting trees and plants.
• Teacher should change of sitting position of children in circles triangles to clear geometry questions and concepts.

Overall impression of teaching effectiveness:

Effectiveness’s are:

• As an effective teacher, Ms. XYZ can improve the student achievement level.
• I noticed that she always remains ready to accept more challenging assignments for the best class tests and future life outcomes of her students.
• Parents as well as school management showed their satisfaction with the performance of Teacher XYZ which proves her teaching effectiveness level and her teaching skills.