Field Observation In The Classroom

Field observations have always been a time for me to notice how things are done in the classroom, interact with the students, and unfortunutally, determine what I do not like in terms of methodology. However, all of that has changed this semester. My host teacher, has been an amazing example and understands that you learn by doing, and that is what is done in her classroom. Beginning on the first day, I was given the opportunity to teach the students and from then forward, I have taught at least one class a day. Though, throughout the times that I have not been in the lead position, I have noticed very strong teacher-student interactions. However, these teacher- student interactions are not always the same. For the first half of the day, I am at Meister Elementary. My host teacher, is very bubbly with the students, talks to them about their home-life, and makes jokes with them. When I switch schools, to Evans Elementary, the …show more content…
The math lab is all about students understanding learning. There are not tests or homework, students are given opportunities to play games, learn through hands-on activities, and apply their knowledge to real world situations. Students do not just “know” the information, they know it and are able to use it. For example, the students have used grid paper to construct “dream homes,” while doing this, they discussed how important it is to know the perimeter and area of spaces if they were to remodel or want to add additional furniture to the room. Something, they will need to do sometime in their life. The students know why it is beneficial and how they can use it in the future. In most math classes the most common phrase from students is: “when am I ever going to use this?” Never once have I heard this in the Math lab, when the students enter the classroom they are excited to begin their activities and learn more from the activities presented by the