My experience of visiting the Minot Air Force Base, Dakota Elementary School. The school was K-5 grade and I was allowed to observe multiple grade levels/classrooms. My first visit was to a fifth grade classroom. The classroom consisted of 19 students and the desks were in groups of four. They were doing a math lesson on the smart board on how to add decimals. The math series Dakota Elementary uses is McGraw-Hill with Common Core State Standards written in the corner of the book. When I asked what series of math book they use for example Saxon math she stated that they used to use Saxon math but now moved to McGraw-Hill text books. The classroom was extremely organized with shelving for books of each area of study. There was a cubbies display with school supplies (pencils, erasers, note cards, etc.…). I loved that she had boarder around and on the white board with a section by her desk with three
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The classroom was very organized for each area of study taught in the class. There was a book nook area and listening center available. The use of Smart Board and laptops were also available.
During my observation I stepped in and observed a PE class of kindergarteners, they were doing four activities of jumping because they are learning the letter J in their general classroom setting. The PE teacher incorporates lessons from the general education teacher’s lessons. Also stepped in and observed a music class of first graders, they were in standing in a circle singing and dancing a friendship song. I loved the fact that the music teacher sang everything during class!
I enjoyed my observations at the Minot Air Force Base, Dakota Elementary School. I obtained some great ideas to incorporate into my classroom when I become a teacher. Thank you to the teacher education department for the great
The classroom was very organized for each area of study taught in the class. There was a book nook area and listening center available. The use of Smart Board and laptops were also available.
During my observation I stepped in and observed a PE class of kindergarteners, they were doing four activities of jumping because they are learning the letter J in their general classroom setting. The PE teacher incorporates lessons from the general education teacher’s lessons. Also stepped in and observed a music class of first graders, they were in standing in a circle singing and dancing a friendship song. I loved the fact that the music teacher sang everything during class!
I enjoyed my observations at the Minot Air Force Base, Dakota Elementary School. I obtained some great ideas to incorporate into my classroom when I become a teacher. Thank you to the teacher education department for the great