Veteran Teacher Observation & Reflection

Learning Outcomes:

CLO 5253.1 - Offer alternative instructional suggestions and strategies that address the specific needs of California’s diverse student population.

CLO 5253.2 - Identify a clear instructional goal that is related to the English content of the standards.

CLO 5253.3 - Provide the learning in each instructional year that lays the necessary groundwork for success in subsequent English courses.

CLO 5253.4 - Identify the most successful and efficient approaches within a particular classroom so that learning is maximized.

CLO 5253.5 - Assess student progress toward the achievement of English standards and adjust instruction accordingly.

CLO 5253.6 - Balance theory, research, and practice.

Essential Question:

• What can I learn from observing a veteran teacher?
• What should I focus upon when I observe?
• What can I adopt into my own classroom?

Agenda:

• Post Observation's Reflection on your website.

Essential Questions:

Veteran Teacher Observation

o How does a veteran teach handle the classroom?

o What do you do differently?

o What similarities are there?

o What will you take back to your own classroom

Video Reflection

o What lessons did you learn when observing yourself?

o What improvements can you make immediately? Long-term?

Agenda:

• Make your video sometime this semester.

Assignments:

- Write up your Veteran Teacher observation and reflection.

You may use the form below if you wish.

Next Steps:

Next Semester -Early in the semester you will be writing a Unit Plan. If you would like to meet privately online or talk on the phone with me to work on the Unit Plan, please email me to set up an mutually agreeable time.

- Unit Plan Requirements