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Observation 8
School: BJHS
Time: 1:30 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
Date: 4/16/14
Population: Approximately 180 in 7th & 8th grade
Teacher: Rene
Materials: Computers, textbooks/worksheets, paper/pencil, book (optional & dependent on free-time), whiteboards, dry-erase markers, multiplication charts, chapter notes, homework charts, and missing work lists
Curriculum:
Tutoring:
School: BJHS
Time: 1:30 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
Date: 4/16/14
Population: Approximately 180 in 7th & 8th grade
Teacher: Rene
Materials: Computers, textbooks/worksheets, paper/pencil, book (optional & dependent on free-time), whiteboards, dry-erase markers, multiplication charts, chapter notes, homework charts, and missing work lists
Curriculum:
Tutoring:
- Clarify tasks: homework assignments, work
corrections, Study Island assignments, make-up work, missing work
- Review for OAA
Student Interest/Motivation:
Students at times seem frustrated or bored with school. Other times, they seem interested and eager to learn. The students’ moods vary, as sometimes they are trying to please the teacher and are actually proud of their work. There are moments that they ask questions in a process to learn more knowledge. Usually, they will ask if they answered correctly, and then respond with satisfaction when they are correct. They can become frustrated if they are confused. Learning can be overwhelming when you feel like you are confused about the content. Students can shut down for the moment, or even longer. Often, they deal with frustration by giving up on trying. They figure, “Why Bother?” In the resource room, the students typically try to do their work without quitting, but occasionally their frustration becomes too great. An example is when a student is flunking Study Island, and they can give up in hopes of the teachers resetting the assignments for a do-over. An example of motivation and/or interest is when students ask what they are to do, and follow up by doing what is expected. They can feel excited about projects of interest. Studies show that when student interests are considered and implemented into the curriculum, the students are more than likely engaged in learning. The students in her classroom appear concerned about their grades and eager to please their teacher the majority of the time, in spite of their struggles. Occasionally, the students with disabilities will forget to take their medicine. It will seem related to their uncooperative or negative attitude. Overall, the students are motivated to learn, and desire to be successful when they are not too overwhelmed, confused, or bored.