The document discusses differentiating instruction based on learner needs and styles. It describes observing a classroom for an hour, noting that the teacher gives different activities tailored to different ability levels, with higher-level students getting more challenging work or helping others. The teacher also tries to meet the needs of all students, including those with special needs, and is patient with them. After observing, questions are asked about the number and types of activities the learner engaged in, how they interacted with others, their longest period of focus, what they did during breaks, and their attention span and favorite activities.
The document discusses differentiating instruction based on learner needs and styles. It describes observing a classroom for an hour, noting that the teacher gives different activities tailored to different ability levels, with higher-level students getting more challenging work or helping others. The teacher also tries to meet the needs of all students, including those with special needs, and is patient with them. After observing, questions are asked about the number and types of activities the learner engaged in, how they interacted with others, their longest period of focus, what they did during breaks, and their attention span and favorite activities.
The document discusses differentiating instruction based on learner needs and styles. It describes observing a classroom for an hour, noting that the teacher gives different activities tailored to different ability levels, with higher-level students getting more challenging work or helping others. The teacher also tries to meet the needs of all students, including those with special needs, and is patient with them. After observing, questions are asked about the number and types of activities the learner engaged in, how they interacted with others, their longest period of focus, what they did during breaks, and their attention span and favorite activities.
The document discusses differentiating instruction based on learner needs and styles. It describes observing a classroom for an hour, noting that the teacher gives different activities tailored to different ability levels, with higher-level students getting more challenging work or helping others. The teacher also tries to meet the needs of all students, including those with special needs, and is patient with them. After observing, questions are asked about the number and types of activities the learner engaged in, how they interacted with others, their longest period of focus, what they did during breaks, and their attention span and favorite activities.
For this observation, you will begin by observing the
class for 1 hour. 1- What do you notice? Does the class have any strengths or weaknesses? No 2- Are there learners who finish activities quickly? What do they do when they have finished? Yes,some time the higher level students finish quickly and teacher ask them to do another activity or set in the carpet intell her/his classmates finish. 3- Are there learners who do not finish a task(s)? How does the teacher deal with them? No, all of them finish their task but in different time because they have different level, and the teacher helps who do not finish. 4-Are there any learners with special needs? How does the teacher meet their needs? Yes, teacher try to meet all their needs and be patient with them. 5-How does the teacher manage learners with different levels/abilities? S he divide them into group and give each group activity depend their level.
After the observation
1. How many different activities did the learner do?
From 3 to 5 activities, it depend on the lesson. 2. How did s/he interact with the other learners throughout the day? They are so close with their teacher and they love her. 3. What was the longest period of time the learner spent focusing on one activity? 20 minutes doing craft and drawing. 4. What did the learner do during the break times? They have their breakfast and then play in the playground. 5. What did the learners attention span / interest during activities seem like? Do the activity and you will get chocolate. 6. What did the learner seem to like doing the most / least during the day? Play in the activities areas.