Teaching to Learn, Learning to Teach

FIG. 8.8 Observing students. Observe an individual student for a class or day and complete
the form at the end of session.

Student’s Name ___________________________ Class _________ Date/Period _____________

KEY: A—Always B—Usually C—Sometimes D—Rarely E—Never

Student:

___ 1. Listens carefully during class time.

___ 2. Asks questions about what is not understood.

___ 3. Volunteers to answer questions posed to class.

___ 4. Follows directions.

___ 5. Respects classroom procedures.

___ 6. Respects teacher.

___ 7. Respects classmates.

___ 8. Is a leader in group activities.

___ 9. Is a good team member in group activities.

___ 10. Completes classroom assignments timely, accurately, and clearly.

___ 11. Completes homework assignments timely, accurately, and clearly.

___ 12. Participates in voluntary projects.

___ 13. Attends class regularly.

___ 14. Arrives in class punctually.

___ 14. Performs well on formal classroom assessments.

___ 15. Performs well on assigned projects.

FIG. 8.9 Teaching time. During each time segment, place a mark in the appropriate box ev-
ery time a teacher engages in the activity. At the end of the class period tally the marks in
each column.

Time Explaining Questioning

Demon-

strating Recording Managing

Interacting

(Groups)

Coaching

Individuals Other

0–5 min

5–10 min

10–15 min

15–20 min

20–25 min

25–30 min

30–35 min

35–40 min

40–45 min

Total

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