Classroom Observation And Analysis Of Mrs. Oliver's First Group Of Students

There are twenty-seven students in Mrs. Oliver’s first group of students, who are in her classroom for first and second periods. This group is made up of fourteen male students and thirteen female students, whose ages range from ten to eleven years of age. None of these students have been retained at any grade level. There are sixteen students in Mrs. Oliver’s second group of students, who are in her classroom for third and fourth and fifth periods. This group of students is made up of eleven male students and five female students, whose ages range from ten to eleven years of age. Although none were retained in the previous year, nine of these students were retained at a prior grade level. I will take into account the ratio of gender and number of repeaters when I plan lessons, especially when using cooperative learning opportunities. By forming cooperative learning groups with both male and female students, of varying performance levels, the students can each be …show more content…
At the beginning of the day, the students take a few minutes longer to get started and stay focused on their current task. By mid-morning, most of the students are cooperative and focused. Mrs. Oliver’s second group of students is sometimes more restless and distracted in the afternoons, after they have eaten lunch. Most students regularly engage in classroom activities and assignments although, several students need almost constant monitoring to remain actively engaged and on task. There are some students who prefer to work independently whenever possible, and others who want to work with other students, even when they have been instructed to work independently. By providing opportunities for independent and group learning opportunities throughout the day, as well as breaking down the tasks into smaller sections, and changing the pace and type of activity, students may find it easier to focus and stay on