Teacher Observation Essay

The teach I observe does a great job of creating an atmosphere of respect and rapport.

My supervising teacher does an amazing job with her first and second grade class. One thing that has stuck out to me is how she annunciates. There is a big difference in the student’s ability to stay engaged when she annunciates, emphasizing the important things she is talking about. As young children, it is hard to keep them entertained and learning at the same time. Young kids need to be moving around constantly. Along with my supervising teacher’s diction, she also does an outstanding job at keeping the children moving around when they are learning. When a few students ask the same question, my supervising teacher calming calls the entire class to the front of the room where they can sit to discuss the question at hand. Her patience helps the children feeling comfortable to ask questions in order to

For example, if Gabriel is the assistant that day then he would get the opportunity to sit in the special round table on the side of the room (which is SO much cooler then a desk). Also, Gabriel would assist Mrs. Swoyer in calling tables to line up for recess and lunch. Lastly, as the assistant, Gabriel would get to be the leader of the calendar learning. He would explain to everyone the current day of the week and the calendar date. He would then get the opportunity to choose a friend to help with the rest of the calendar duties. Giving each child the chance to be in charge teaches them a sense of responsibility and shows them what it is like to be a leader. All day, that child feels special and important. That fact that every child will get the opportunity to be the leader displays how the children act as a family. Everyone respects the teacher assistant as if that person was the teacher. It is really cool to witness such small humans working together and acting