Field Experience

Some of the Things I Learned Through

Observation
By Miranda Price
Great Teachers Interact with Students
While observing, I noticed that the best
teachers were those that were constantly
connecting with their students. Teachers
would ask a student about their day, make
sure they understood every assignment, and
knew how well they were doing in both that
class and other classes.

It blew my mind how much (and how well)

teachers communicate with their students and
other staff members.
Different Teachers Manage Time Differently

Although I had read about it in my textbook, I

hadn’t realized how vastly different
classrooms could be until I witnessed several
teachers teaching the same subject and
grade in completely different ways. Some
teachers gave long lectures and instructions
with short amounts of time to complete
assignments while other teachers gave short
lectures to give plenty of time for students to
do their assignment and ask questions.
 Safe Classrooms are Needed
Classes where students feel safe to
express themselves without judgement
are few and far between. Bullying,
especially in middle school and high
school, are prominent and continue even
in classrooms under the management of
a teacher. I witnessed one classroom
where every student was respected and
none of them were laughed at, and it
made me realize how desperately we
need all classrooms to be like that.
Classes Need Organization
Without consistent routines, teachers waste
a lot of time giving constant reminders of
when assignments are due, where to turn in
papers, and how to complete tasks. If
teachers have a consistent organization
system for schoolwork and classes, grades
will be given on time, students will ask less
questions, and the class atmosphere will be
calm. All classes need some type of
organization and time management to
function well.