Journal Entries

How does the teacher encourage the students to persist in the classroom?

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How does the teacher modify content, process, or product to meet the needs of a diverse classroom?

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For literacy instruction what curriculum in used by the teacher?  How much time is spent in your school day on literacy instruction?  What supports are available for struggling students/advanced students?

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How does the teacher organize the classroom to allow space for whole group, small group, or individual work?  Are there spaces for materials, student work, etc.?

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What learning preferences are you observing in the classroom? 

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How does the teacher address students’ social and emotional learning needs?  Does the school adopt a specific curriculum? What are its benefits or shortcomings?

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Do the teachers meet to discuss student progress, lesson plans, etc.?  When and how often do they meet?

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How are students assessed in the classroom?  How do teachers use assessment data?

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What routines are used in the classroom to organize materials and student work? To transition students from subject to subject? To enter or exit the classroom?

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How do teachers monitor student progress and communicate that process to both the students and their parents?

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How does the teacher plan a lesson?

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What technology is available to support the students' learning in the class? 

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Do the teachers plan together as a department or grade level?

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How does the campus address students who are ELL's? What programs do they have to support ELL's acquire English?

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How does the teacher use questions to clarify content, check for understanding, and challenge student thinking? How does the teacher make sure that all students get a chance to answer questions?

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Write about a lesson you've learned through the practicum.

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What instructional strategies does the teacher use in the classroom?

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How does the teacher address the different styles?

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What programs does the campus have for students who receive special education services

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Write about a lesson you've learned through the practicum.

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