My Observation At Mcfall Elementary

My observation hours were spent in a kindergarten classroom at McFall Elementary in Middleville, my home town. I observed Mrs. Young’s class of twenty-five students. I enjoyed observing in this classroom since it was my former teacher and classroom when I was in kindergarten as well. While observing, I could see many different subjects being taught, and multiple ways in which they were taught. Also, it was interesting to notice the reactions the kids gave towards a certain teaching style or towards a specific activity. Observing in this class was a good learning experience and helpful towards learning various techniques I can use within my classroom. The characteristics and descriptions of the students in this classroom were mostly all the …show more content…
Some of the hands-on activities done throughout the day are with the calendar, weather, and number for the day. They put up the date for the day and discusses the weather outside. Along with this, they have a song that counts to one hundred that they sing during this time, and a child points to the number as they sing. The kids really enjoyed this, and it’s something I want to incorporate into my classroom as well as other unique activities. The learning aids within the classroom are helpful for each student and each learning style. Some of the tools are, tablets, books, the projector, building blocks, and coloring stations. These services are used quite a bit with learning, some more than others. In my classroom, I’m sure I’ll have some similar tools that will be useful for the children, but then I’ll be able to incorporate tools I think will be helpful. The numerous tools they had in the one classroom, I thought was very helpful and beneficial for all the …show more content…
I realized that teachers sometimes should redesign their lessons in a way that will best suit their students. That means I must think on the spot on certain days or the day before, on how I can teach this in a way my students will understand better. I believe I can do that and with a little more practice and knowledge, it will come easier. After my observations, I still believe I want to pursue a teaching career. I love watching the kids learn and grow in their abilities, and am capable of knowing when kids need to help and to give them that help. I hope to bring fun into my classroom with different learning games and activities we do; to have it be a safe and welcoming environment for the kids to