Observation #5

This was my first observation of my cooperating teacher.

The first 15 minutes of this class was also spent practicing for the PSSA exam. There was a huge difference between this class and the previous Algebra II class. Students were absolutely quiet during the quiz.

Class was started on time with clear directions.

His style wasn’t really textbook but it seems to work with the students. Not only is he able to sustain a light learning atmosphere with little disruption, he reaches most students.

He has a very teacher directed style with a lot of student interaction. He calls it “chalk and talk.” It’s a little different than a lecture and much more effective.

He is exemplifies someone who is friendly but not the student’s friend. He is able to joke with the students while maintaining a very authoritative manner. Given that I will eventually be teaching his classes, I have very satisfied with both his teaching style and the quality of his students. I wanted to try some different instructional strategies with them and the fact that he has developed good behavior habits in his classes will make my experience much more valuable.