During my observation at Fred Moore I was able to experience how teachers use rating scales in their classroom. The two teachers in the classroom were talking about were on a scale they were able to self-sooth and follow directions. The teachers were playing with the children as they talked and observed. One of the teachers said to the other who was standing behind the wall writing things down, “Well, Jackson has a hard time some times, so he still needs improvement.” They talked about a few more children in the self-soothing department and then talked about how well they followed directions. Isenberg and Durham (2015) define a ratings scale as an observational tool that helps identify different sets of behaviors, by requiring that a teacher make a professional judgment on a particular behavior. The rating scale ranks behaviors in numbers such as one to five or in words such as “never,” “sometimes,” “usually,” or “always” to determine were a child falls on the scale (Isenberg & Durham, 2015). …show more content…
They had things from drawing to paintings to letters in the folders that the teacher provided for the students. The folder and the display of the children’s things at an open house is an example of work samples. Isenberg and Durham (2015) define work samples as objects the show the progression and accomplishments of a child. When the teacher displays these things at the open house she is showing the parents and others the progression the children have made. Isenberg and Durham (2015) also mention that these work samples can be collected for individuals and
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It is how you make many educational decisions regarding the classroom. My CT stated that she knew how most of the students would do but there were a few that surprised her. Having this digital way of assessment is also convenient for parent reference. The students individual scores are easy to print and also the classroom scores are given to the principal for review. It is a smooth, efficient and manageable way to assess the students equally. Assessments like this could also be helpful in creating a seating arrangement or partner system. I think it is beneficial to pair lower and higher skilled students together. You could use the higher skilled students to help teach other students. Students teaching students can be a valuable resource to struggling
The grade scale furnishes students with superior achievements the opportunities to receive Scholarships. The grade scale allows professors and colleges to average a point value for academic reviewing. The chart below shows the different level of achievement for a grade scale and a pass/fail scale. The grade scale f...
Grading Scales? Students frequently stress over the grade that is to portray whether a student does or does not understand the content. These grades are most often portrayed by the standard A, B, C, or D letter grades which define student success. Students often take a less abrasive route when given the option of choosing a topic for a challenging assignment. Receiving a grade seen in the students eyes as good is more important to the student then learning.
A variety of observation and assessment methods will be used to evaluate the curriculum and children’s learning and development.
Over the course of the semester, we were asked to maintain a record of our observations of comprehension and composition learning tasks that take place in our classrooms. Luckily, I was placed in the Leighton Learning Community so I attend Leighton elementary school, right down the road from the college. This is an amazing experience because I am able to spend a lot more time inside the classroom, which also results in me observing many things I would not normally in a regular block two placement. Instead of the standard one day a week for three hours, I spend my entire day at the school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Teachers have always used grades to measure the amount a student has learned. This practice is becoming ineffective. Many students have a wide range of grades, which show that grades may not show what a student really knows. Therefore, the standard grading system should be replaced. Some reasons why grades should be replaced are bad grades can hinder a child’s performance, grades define who a student is in the classroom, and grades are not an effective way to see if students have learned the material. The current grading system should be upgraded and every school should incorporate the plus/minus system in their method of grading.
...scale is later corrective strategies, for example “Contacted student’s parents” or “referred student to other professional (e.g. school counsellor)”. Internal reliability analyses (Cronbach’salpha) resulted in acceptable (>.7) alpha coefficient scores of reliability for frequency, confidence, and success.
The spring semester of 2018, I had the opportunity to spend an extended amount of time in two classrooms. One was an 8th grade advisory and science class at a local middle school as part of “Wednesdays in the Workplace” and the other was in the high school in a Special Ed. classroom, as a study buddy and observer. The classrooms were different in how the students and expectations were managed, but both showed me innovative and helpful ways to make sure every student succeeds.
The teacher was rated using a rubric with specific criteria in four domains including planning and preparation, the classroom environment, instruction, and professional responsibilities (Hillsborough County Public Schools, 2012). Within each of these domains are components which are the performance factors that are relevant to classroom teachers. In domain one the components include: demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy, demonstrating knowledge of students, setting instructional outcomes, demonstrating knowledge of resources and technology, designing coherent instruction, and designing student assessments. The components for domain two include: creating an environment of respect and rapport, establishing a culture for learning, managing classroom procedures, managing student behavior, organizing physical space. In domain three the components included are: communicating with students, using questioning and discussion, engaging students in learning, using assessment in instruction, and demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness. There is only one component that was rated for domain four which is reflecting on teaching.
My observation experience is progressing at a very good pace. The first week that I was in the classroom, the students were a little apprehensive to me since they were unsure of what my role was or why I was even in the classroom. However, since their teacher discussed my presence more and made sure the students understood I was not another teacher but an observer, they were more comfortable. The students are very comfortable with me in their room and are more willing to come talk to me and ask me to play or help them at various times in the classroom. I too, am becoming more comfortable in the classroom and am really enjoying the observation process. Even though it is the same classroom and the same bunch of kids each observation,
As teachers, we have to monitor the progress our students make each day, week, quarter and year. Classroom assessments are one of the most crucial educational tools for teachers. When assessments are properly developed and interpreted, they can help teachers better understand their students learning progress and needs, by providing the resources to collect evidence that indicates what information their students know and what skills they can perform. Assessments help teachers to not only identify and monitor learners’ strengths, weaknesses, learning and progress but also help them to better plan and conduct instruction. For these reasons, ongoing classroom assessment is the glue that binds teaching and learning together and allows educators to monitor their efficacy and student learning.
The school that I visited was new. It was the first year of the school opening. The school board had combined two schools into one, so the students had to adjust to their new environments and new individuals. They seemed to be getting along well with each other. Since the school is new the teacher has to adjust to new problems that araise. Times for the subjects and times for using the computer labs change. So the teacher must always be fixable for anything. In this observation of this classroom I learned about the enjoyment of teaching. How you have to adapt to each of the students.
We need to continuously assess and evaluate our students so we can set appropriate goals for each student and individual instructions. Each child learns different, so as a teacher we need to have different styles of teaching for positive reinforcement.
The students that I observed in the classroom were of middle to high school. I went to see 8th, freshman, 10th , and seniors classes, they seemed excited and very curious to why I was there. The middle school was more alive and rambunctious while I observed them. The High school kids were more relaxed, more comical. Some were paying attention while others seemed tuned out to the lecture or involved in socialization with friends within the class. By the end of the class Mr. Hasgil had restored the attention of everyone by using tactics such as history jeopardy with candy as the prize with the high school kids. In both he middle school and high school the kids were mostly Caucasian with a mixture of black, Asian , and Hispanic in the classes.