Kindergarten Teacher Observations and Post Conferences Mrs. P taught for 15 years, and is entering her third year teaching Kindergarten at Jefferson. During our pre-conference Mrs. P and I reviewed the Danielson framework and discussed the lessons she wanted me to observe. Mrs. P asked me to observe her working one on one with a student, and teaching a whole group reading lesson.
I entered Mrs. P’s classroom on September 9th at 2:10 pm. Students had come in from last recess at 2:05. Twenty-four students were settled, sitting on a square rug, eating their snack, and listening to the paraprofessional as she read a children’s book aloud to them. Mrs. P was in the back room working with one student. Mrs. P and the student were sitting side by …show more content…
C’s classroom at 2:05 pm. Sixteen students were sitting on the carpet with Mrs. C, and reading from the science text book. Four students were sitting at their desk working independently, and one student was in the hallway working one on one with the paraprofessional. Once Mrs. C and the students were done reading about the three types of rocks, Mrs. C had the students go back to their desks, had the students working on work independently join in, and showed a youtube video reviewing the three types of rocks. While watching the video Mrs. C asked students to write down 1 fact, for each kind of rock. After the video was over Mrs. C referred students to a chart on the back bulletin board with three section (each of the rock types). Mrs. C divided the students into three groups, and had students fill in the chart for their rock type. When I left the observation, students were working in small groups, writing facts on sticky …show more content…
The practice of simply sitting down with teachers can be easily taken for granted, but it’s an effective way to build relationships and promote transparency. I gained more respect and understanding of my colleagues after observing them. Their love of their craft and their students was apparent. Both teachers had very different teaching styles, and were effective and reflective in their own way. A quick thirty minute observation gave me insights into their strengths, and also gave me insight into their students. I also found during the reflection process, both teachers were more critical of themselves than I was. Throughout our discussions the teachers were able to articulate their vision, expectations, and hopes for the school year. Also, after each post conference, the teacher had a clear set of goals, and I had a better understanding of where each teacher was in each of the domains (using the Danielson Framework). Lastly, I grew throughout this process. I became more comfortable in my ability to observe teachers, as well as my ability to discuss my
I entered Mrs. P’s classroom on September 9th at 2:10 pm. Students had come in from last recess at 2:05. Twenty-four students were settled, sitting on a square rug, eating their snack, and listening to the paraprofessional as she read a children’s book aloud to them. Mrs. P was in the back room working with one student. Mrs. P and the student were sitting side by …show more content…
C’s classroom at 2:05 pm. Sixteen students were sitting on the carpet with Mrs. C, and reading from the science text book. Four students were sitting at their desk working independently, and one student was in the hallway working one on one with the paraprofessional. Once Mrs. C and the students were done reading about the three types of rocks, Mrs. C had the students go back to their desks, had the students working on work independently join in, and showed a youtube video reviewing the three types of rocks. While watching the video Mrs. C asked students to write down 1 fact, for each kind of rock. After the video was over Mrs. C referred students to a chart on the back bulletin board with three section (each of the rock types). Mrs. C divided the students into three groups, and had students fill in the chart for their rock type. When I left the observation, students were working in small groups, writing facts on sticky …show more content…
The practice of simply sitting down with teachers can be easily taken for granted, but it’s an effective way to build relationships and promote transparency. I gained more respect and understanding of my colleagues after observing them. Their love of their craft and their students was apparent. Both teachers had very different teaching styles, and were effective and reflective in their own way. A quick thirty minute observation gave me insights into their strengths, and also gave me insight into their students. I also found during the reflection process, both teachers were more critical of themselves than I was. Throughout our discussions the teachers were able to articulate their vision, expectations, and hopes for the school year. Also, after each post conference, the teacher had a clear set of goals, and I had a better understanding of where each teacher was in each of the domains (using the Danielson Framework). Lastly, I grew throughout this process. I became more comfortable in my ability to observe teachers, as well as my ability to discuss my