Classroom Observation Reflection
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Conduct an observation in a middle school or high school classroom. Observation can be in-person, online, or recorded. You are to be concentrating on the difference between classroom management and discipline.
Write a reflection or commentary providing a detailed analysis including, but not limited to, the following questions/statements:
Describe the difference between classroom management and discipline.
Was the classroom environment positive or negative? Why? How can you tell?
Describe all student behaviors (positive and negative) observed throughout the lesson.
Based on behaviors, what do you infer about the students observed?
What evidence of mutual respect between students and teacher did you observe, if any?
What management strategies did the teacher practice? Explain.
Describe discipline procedures used and the reasons for use.
Were management strategies and discipline procedures effective? Why? How can you tell?
How does the teacher deal with behavior issues, if any are present? If no behavior issues are present, why do you think that is the case?
Considering the lesson in its entirety, what would you do differently? Explain your reasoning.
Justify your reflection with research and theory related to laws, district policies, and school codes.
My State: Washington
School District: Bremerton School Districgoct located in Bremerton WA.
