Intro.
As I begin my 5-week observations, I was proudly informed that I would be observing Ms. Sweat! Over the first 3 observations, I got to see firsthand how a 4th grade math teacher, plans, coordinates, and conducts her classroom and the pace at which she teaches from one topic to the next.
Whole Class: Favorite 1
One of my favorite moments is when students are allowed to come up to the board and give their answer and thought process on a problem, and no matter right or wrong, the whole class gives positive feedback!
Whole Class: Favorite 2
Another favorite is how the students conduct themselves. They are always respectful when it comes to criticism and are always prepared to go to the next lesson with an open mind.
Focus on the Teacher: Favorite Method 1
An amazing method the teacher uses is when she adds or subtracts points from the classroom dojo. With the sound playing over the classroom, all students are made aware that they are either doing great or getting a little too rowdy and should settle down.
Focus on the Teacher: Favorite Method 2
At times when Ms. Sweat had to calm a situation down, she never rose to the student(s) level; instead, she calmly talked with them to asses the situation and solve it as best as she could.
Overall: Impact on Your Career in Teaching
These past 3 observations have strengthened my passion to teach, giving me a more insightful perspective on the challenges and rewards to come.
Conclusion
Observing Ms. Sweat’s classroom has been an amazing experience that showed the importance of patience, positive reinforcement, and strong classroom management. These observations will help my journey in becoming a better teacher in the future.
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