An important part of learning how to teach is rooted in the art observation. This skill has contributed to our own cognitive growth from infancy and is embedded through the processes of exposed environments and observation of social structures. Gaining new techniques and strategies from observations are beneficial for they add to existing notions about successful teaching and introduce new perspectives concerning classroom set-up, presence, and classroom management. This paper will focus on my observations of Danielle’s class and combination of way she utilizes space, her presence, and the management of a classroom which supported her ability to fostering a nourishing learning environment.
Before the students arrived, Danielle starts to set …show more content…
When setting the tone for the beginning of the class, it seems fitting to start off in with an authoritarian approach, or a human approach, one that acts in the best interests of the students (Weber, 1983). As Danielle moved into the instructional phase as she presents tasks catered to the students needs, interests , and motivates them to learn (Weber, 1983). Through this process she ensures the students that they will be learning material they showed interests in learning. Danielle displayed her ability to convey a clear and concise instructions while setting expectations for the class. She then transitioned from instructional to a group process approach; she divided the class up into groups concentrated on team-building and assist with facilitating learning (Cooper, 2003).
The lesson appeared to move smoothly from one component to the next and when the students divided into their groups they were able to maneuver around the learning space to conduct their specific research and project development. When taking into contemplating how the classroom setup was organized, I thought about k Getzels article, “Images & Visions” that categorized classroom shapes in connection to the type of learner it produces. I was not able to pinpoint exactly which shape fully embraced the typed of learner I observed, but viewed it …show more content…
Next the circular model is considered to reflect the social learner. Here Danielle’s class contained the active part, yet also possessed an element where it developed into a social organism. To further elaborate, the students worked in teams to research topics that led way for them to create a project that would be used to present their newly gained knowledge. These factors strengthens their interpersonal actions and reactions to one another, but each group starts to serve as a stimulus of learning for everyone else (Getzels, 1974). Another relating physical feature was that Danielle position the tables in a crescent moon shape to allow the students to view each
Before the students arrived, Danielle starts to set …show more content…
When setting the tone for the beginning of the class, it seems fitting to start off in with an authoritarian approach, or a human approach, one that acts in the best interests of the students (Weber, 1983). As Danielle moved into the instructional phase as she presents tasks catered to the students needs, interests , and motivates them to learn (Weber, 1983). Through this process she ensures the students that they will be learning material they showed interests in learning. Danielle displayed her ability to convey a clear and concise instructions while setting expectations for the class. She then transitioned from instructional to a group process approach; she divided the class up into groups concentrated on team-building and assist with facilitating learning (Cooper, 2003).
The lesson appeared to move smoothly from one component to the next and when the students divided into their groups they were able to maneuver around the learning space to conduct their specific research and project development. When taking into contemplating how the classroom setup was organized, I thought about k Getzels article, “Images & Visions” that categorized classroom shapes in connection to the type of learner it produces. I was not able to pinpoint exactly which shape fully embraced the typed of learner I observed, but viewed it …show more content…
Next the circular model is considered to reflect the social learner. Here Danielle’s class contained the active part, yet also possessed an element where it developed into a social organism. To further elaborate, the students worked in teams to research topics that led way for them to create a project that would be used to present their newly gained knowledge. These factors strengthens their interpersonal actions and reactions to one another, but each group starts to serve as a stimulus of learning for everyone else (Getzels, 1974). Another relating physical feature was that Danielle position the tables in a crescent moon shape to allow the students to view each