DO YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT

OBSERVATIONS

PURPOSE

We are here to educate you over the process of conducting

classroom observations

Presentation By:

Ashley Stokes Jessica JanisWendell Martin Maral AzodiniaMelissa Paulette

GETTING STARTED

GETTING STARTED

Required Amount of Hours• State requirement is 45 hours• 30 Hours in Content Area

Letter of Observation• Letter from your professors showing he

or she requires a specific amount of hours of observation for that course

GETTING STARTED

School Selection• UHV will not find the school for you

• It is your responsibility

Schedule an Appointment• Do not just contact school or walk in

without having an appointment in advance

GETTING STARTED

PROCESS

PROCESS

District Policy and Procedures• Each district is different

• Go to the district websites (Human Resources Dept.) and search for student

observation

PROCESS

Direct LinksKaty ISD•http://www.katyisd.org/dept/hr/Documents/ACP%20Observation%20Requests.pdf

Fort Bend ISD•http://www.fortbendisd.com/departments/human-resources/student-teacher-observation-hours

Spring Branch ISD•http://cms.springbranchisd.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=XdL--0Rfy2w%3D&tabid=28747

PROCESS

Direct LinksAleif ISD•http://www.aliefisd.net/groups/departments/Human%20Resources

Cy Fair ISD•http://www.cfisd.net/humanres/university/Student%20Observation%20Passes.pdf

Klein ISD•http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=hrprs.home

PROCESS

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PROCESS

Paperwork that the Districts May Require• Observation Guidelines form• Observation Information Sheet• Criminal History Records Form• Letter or syllabus for course

requirements related to classroom observations• Texas ID

PROCESS

•Submit your application, it takes between 2 days to 2 weeks for approval

•They may provide a list of schools which accept observers or you may get to choose

•Contact the school for an appointment

PROCESS

•If they don’t return your call, CALL AGAIN

•They will ask the teachers who are willing to accommodate an observer in their class

• It may take 3 weeks so don't wait

PROCESS

Restrictions• Some schools don’t condone

observations on Fridays• There are no observations on test days• Some school will only allow a limited

amount of observation hours

PROCESS

Beginning of Observation• Park in visitor section

• Sign in at the Main Office• Receive visitor badge

•Show up in between class periods, never interrupt a class

• Ask instructor where to sit

PROCESS

PROCESS

Issues that May Arise• Not completing hours before student

teaching• Districts not allowing observation done

during the summer session• Some accredited private schools may

not allow any observations at all

OBSERVATION REPORTS

OBSERVATION REPORTS

Read the instructions your instructor gives

Identify what you need to be observing

Make sure the report is formatted in the manner your instructor wants

OBSERVATION REPORTS

Take detailed notes• Take a picture or draw classroom setup• Consider things written on the boards

and posters and images on the walls• List classroom management techniques

• Opening and closing assignments• State the name of the teacher, grade

level, subject, class time, how many students

• Clearly describe class procession and transitions used

PROFESSIONALISM

PROFESSIONALISM

Never forget your role

• Remember, you are a guest• You are there to learn• Ask if you can help• Ask if they have a lesson plan that you

may keep• Thank the teacher both before and

after the class

PROFESSIONALISM

Some teachers may be uncomfortable with others in the classroom.

If classroom clues indicate there is not much time for you or are uncomfortable with you, do not get involved

PROFESSIONALISM

If you have some specialized information that may help the students, let the teacher know and offer to share it

You are there to observe, but some teachers may want you to aid them or participate in small matters

PROFESSIONALISM

Remember, you may be looking for work at this school later. Dress for a job interview

Do not forget to send a thank you email directly to the principle and CC the teacher

PROFESSIONALISM

Be the best that you can

be

Never stop working to improve