Classroom Observation Paper

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When I observed how Mrs. Laura managed her classroom, I realized she was able to address the problem on a more theoretical level because she showed that she cared about the children and their feelings. She worked on finding the cause of the behavior and figuring out how to fix it. She was able to build that teacher-student relationship with her students. That is an important factor when it comes to teaching. Once a child is comfortable with the teacher, there is potential for growth and success for a child. The teacher has to figure out the root cause of the problem and fix it. As a teacher, thinking on a more theoretical level is beneficial because it helps you better understand your students. You want to be able to help them and understand

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