My First Class Observation

I was given the opportunity to observe 5 different classrooms with different learning experiences. I was astonished by the way each teacher accommodated their students. I was surprised by the way hey felt teaching the lesson was more important than engaging in decision. I felt as though, most of my teachers did not focus on students who were ESOL, but partnered them with other ESOL students. I was trying to observe only the ESOL students, but it was hard to find which students were. Since the new integration among students as been established, every student is intertwined. I enjoyed that every student was given the same opportunity to learn a subject, but felt as though, some of the students should have been separated until they learn more of the English language. It was unique to …show more content…
2. Having observed 5 different classes, I learned 5 different techniques for accommodating ESOL students. My first class observation was in a 6th Grade US Government and it honestly made me scared to teach in middle school. Mrs. Powella had a large group of ESOL students. As a child who doesn’t speak any English nor was born in the United States, an US Government class won’t be very entertained. I did notice that there was an ESOL teacher in the classroom, but she wasn’t really engaging in helping the students. To be honest, she was on the computer most of the class time. All students who were ESOL were in the front of the class, so she was able to see if they weren’t understanding a question. Her learning style involved a group discussion with visual collaborative notes. I thought this style of teaching was very helpful for those who are ESOL because it wasn’t a lecture based lesson. They were able to follow along with Mrs. Powella, as the class was going through the lesson. I thought one-on-one interactions was needed more to make sure that everyone understands the material. My second class was a 6th grade science class with Mrs. Walter. I observed the center of the