EDU 311 Wk 5 - Signature Assignment: Lesson Observation, Interview, and Strategies Paper

Observation is an important component of learning to teach. Much of what a beginning teacher needs to be aware of cannot be taught just by physically sitting in a classroom or completing an online course. There is a great deal to be learned by watching someone do what you are in a program to learn.

This 3-part assignment provides an opportunity to observe a teacher teaching a lesson, followed by interviewing the same teacher about lesson planning, and writing a paper about the experience. 

Part 1: Lesson Observation

Observe a teacher implementing a lesson in a classroom setting using the Lesson Observation and Interview Guide for support and to record your observation notes.

Part 2: Teacher Interview

Interview the same teacher you observed about lesson plan development using the Lesson Observation and Interview Guide for support and to record the interview responses.

Part 3: Strategies Paper 

Write a 2-page paper to summarize your lesson observation and interview and discuss the instructional strategies you focused on during this field experience.

Include the following in your paper:

• Summary of the observation and interview

• Examples and descriptions of at least of 2 strategies to support each of the following teaching practices (total of 8):

• Promoting student engagement

• Incorporating student self-reflection

• Fostering critical thinking

• Differentiating instruction for diverse learners

• Reflection on what you learned from the field experience and how you will apply it to your teaching practice

Compile the following for submission:

• Lesson Observation and Interview Guide

• Strategies Paper

Submit your assignment.