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Classroom Observation

Kyara M. Negron

EDF-2005

Introduction to the Teaching Profession

+Classroom Rules

+Tool and Recourses

In the classroom, you can se different tools, butt mostly the teacher used the computer. Here is a few items that you can see in the classroom:

3 Computer2 White Boards2 Proyector hanging in the ceiling2 tables1 sink

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+Lesson Plan

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Library

Playground

Mrs. Bray’s class

+Pictures

Mr. Castle’s class

Mrs. Bouman’s class

Miss Raquel’s apple

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I love Math, so I help Mrs. Link to build it.

Photo of my Volunteer Tag.

+Interview

Teacher Name: Cheryl Bauman

Level: Fifth Graders (Elementary)

1. Do you think that the school culture is different at the elementary level versus the middle or high school? If so, how?

Yes. The students are younger so we deal a lot more with teaching the students how to be organized , plus dealing with parents.

2. What challenges do you face as an elementary school teacher?

Unmotivated kids and unsupportive parents are the biggest challenges.

3. What forms of communications do you use at the elementary level?

Weekly emails, phones calls when necessary and weekly graded work folders.

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4. What effective teaching strategies are used at the elementary level?

Differentiation, targeting specific skill, small groups.

5. What forms of incentives do you utilize with your students in the classroom to enhance extrinsic motivation?

We have a behavior chart and behavior bucks which the students use to buy treasures.

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