EDU619 Assignment 2 Solution and Discussion
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Classroom Observation Form
B.Ed One Year Teaching Practice
Virtual University of Pakistan
Please spend the required number of observation hours in the elementary grades (6 - 8) in the school that you have identified and fill in this form.
Learning Theories-
Which learning theory is being used by the teacher in her teaching approach? Support your answer by giving three examples. /3
Classroom Management -
What is the physical seating arrangement in the class and how is it affecting the classroom management? /3
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Which types of management approaches are being used in the class? /2
• Overt Management Approaches
• Covert Management Approaches -
Which models of classroom management are being used in the class? Please give an example of your observation. /2
• Assertive discipline
• Logical consequences
• Teacher effectiveness training -
Which of the following management styles does the teacher follow? Please support your answer with an example. /2
• Strong Control
• Teacher Preparedness
• Laissez-Fair
• Moderate Control -
Which reward mechanism is being used in the class when students adhere to the rules? /1
For example:
• Verbal (Well done!)
• Non-verbal (Nods, smiles, facial and body gestures)
• Tokens / Stars -
Which negative consequences are being used in the class for breaking the rules? Support your answer with examples. /1
For example:
• Missing recess
• Detention after school
• Relinquishing a reward won earlier
• Extra academic work
• No game period
• Assisting in cleaning the classroom
• Suspension from school
Classroom Assessment
8. Which types of assessments are being used in the class and which one of them is being used the most, and why? /2
9. Which tools of assessment are being used in the class? /1
For example:
• observation,
• questionnaires,
• interviews,
• tests,
• quiz,
• Projects etc.
10. Are the tests being used in class free of bias? How? /1
11. Do the tests used in the class have content and face validity? /1
12. Which types of feedback are being used in the class? Please share example of feed-back given by the teacher?
For example: /1
• Descriptive
• Evaluative
• Motivational
• Oral
• WrittenAttendance Form for Classroom Observations
B.Ed (One Year) Virtual University of Pakistan
• Student Name & ID ---------------------------------------------------------------------
• School Name ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Head Teacher Name------------------------------------------------------------------------
Grade Level Day Date Starting Time Ending Time• Total number of hours observed: --------------------
• School Stamp ------------------------------------------------
• Teacher’s sign -------------------------------------------------Note: Please get signed “Attendance form of Classroom Observation” and attach the scanned copy with the observation.
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