Classroom Observation Project

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Classroom Observation Project

• Lauren Baron
• Michelle Stein
• Tiffany Ward
• EDUC 200 Spring 2006

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Schools Observed

• L.B Weemes Elementary
• Norwood Elementary
• Valentine Elementary

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L.B. Weemes Ethnic Breakdown
Population 1554 students
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Norwood Elementary Ethnic Breakdown

• Population 991 students

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Valentine Elementary Ethnic Breakdown

• Population 677 students

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Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary

• Los Angeles Unified School District
• Public, K-5
• Mr. Beachs 2nd grade class
• 17 students
• TA 3 days a week

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Norwood Elementary

• Los Angeles Unified School District
• Public, K-5
• Mrs. Forsetters 3rd grade class
• 19 students

Class Breakdown
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Valentine Elementary

• Los Angeles County School System
• San Marino
• Public, K-5
• Mrs. Kuhlmans 2nd grade class
• 20 students

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Evidence of Frameworks and Standards in Classroom

• Valentine Elem.
• Framework- list of vocabulary on the board to go
  over in the lesson.
• Standards are not posted- it is not required in
  this district.
• Lesson plan went along with state standards

• L.B Weemes Elem.
• Standards visible throughout the room.
• Framework in the form of a schedule, erased as
  completed
• Lesson plans reflected standards.
• Ex. Abbreviations

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Evidence of Frameworks and Standards in Classroom

• Norwood Elementary
• No lesson plan implemented that day
• No standards posted
• Math lesson evidenced state frameworks and
  standards.

Mrs. Forsetters 3rd grade classroom at work.
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Technology in the Classroom

• Valentine Elem
• Two computers.
• Homework that encourages students to use
  technology and make graphs
• L.B Weemes Elem
• 3 computers, 1 printer, overhead projector, boom
  box, internet.
• Class trips to the computer lab incorporated into
  schedule
• Norwood Elem
• 4 Apple Computers

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Teacher Accomodations of ESL and Special Needs

• L.B Weemes
• Track students fluency
• Seating arrangements
• Time with T.A.
• Norwood
• Some ESL students
• No special needs students

• Valentine
• Students with special needs were separated from
  other students during the reading and writing
  activities.
• Similarity
• E.L.D
• Resource Center

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Rewards and Punishments

• L.B Weemes
• Table Homework Points/Learning Store
• Stop Light System for negative behavior
• Valentine
• Cards that showed behavior. Good behavior earns
  participation in a game.

• Norwood
• Openly addressed problem students
• Take a walk/isolation
• Taking away privileges
• Similarities
• Positive Reinforcement
• Ex. Clapping, praise

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Helpful Displays to Aid Childrens Learning

• L.B. Weemes
• Word Bank
• Phonics
• Writing/Proofreading Processes
• Unit specific displays
• Children referred to them often

• Valentine
• Colorful posters all around the room.
• Picture books
• Norwood
• Educational posters
• How do I look?
• Artwork
• Graphs

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Classroom Environments

• Atmosphere
• Student to Student Interactions
• Teacher to Student Interactions