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Observation Notebook

Observation Report
Forms for inclusion in the Observation Notebook must be typed

Name of Observer__Huizi Zhao_________

Date

Observation Environment

(include URL if the

class was online)

11/7/2014 Classroom

Class
Skill/Content
Reading

Observation # _6__

Class
Teacher
Level/Number
(Beg./Int./Adv.)
600
Matt Kutter

Focus on relevant areas from the What Can Be Observed handout. Notice how the
teacher handles these areas during the class.
OBJECTIVE OF THE LESSON: STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO ORGANIZE A COMPLETE ESSAY
AND WRITE ONE WITH TOPIC.
Notes while observing:
The T writes on the board:
Please take out the outline (homework), essay prompt and reading before class.

T asks Ss opinion about the reading: what is the essay argue about? Did anyone
argue in a different way?
Several students answer and the T write them on the board:
Authors argument: it is ok to use PED in a safe way
PED should be allowed
PEDs can improve sports
Even though there are many rules against PEDs, the author says

athletes use them and it is ok

Rules/ thinking should change about PEDs to allow them
In addition, the T is also drawing a chart:
(Support )

(oppose)

Introduction

Introduction

Reason (same as author)

Reason (support from essay)

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Reason

Reason

Reason

Reason

Conclusion

Conclusion

The T asks how to organize an essay from the points; one S says that she can use
three points for disagreement.
After Ss, T says that students can use the points from essay and use them to support/
oppose authors opinion.
Then the T mentions some Ss insist supporting their points but never mention
authors point is not correct, in fact, students should mention authors points at every
paragraph.
One S asks how to start introduction, and the teacher asks others their thoughts.
Then he writes on the board: the issue of _(topic)_________is commonly debated in
our society. In__(the title)__ by __(author)____, the author __(summarize the main
points)______.
Then, the T stops here, and he says that if the S agree with author, he/she can follow
with: as the author says, ___(your statement); if the S disagree, he/she can follow
with: although the author says_______,
The T gives a writing assignment to support/ oppose the authors opinion and Ss
need to finish it at next writing class.

(continue on back)

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What did you learn about teaching or learning from this lesson? Discuss your
observation focus, and the theory you have studied in your TESOL classes. Consider
the three levels of teacher reflection (surface, pedagogical, critical). (100-200 words)

What activities/techniques from this class do you want to remember for your own
teaching practice? Discuss specific ways in which you could apply the techniques and
methods you saw. Discuss your future teaching environment and your students needs
and goals. (100-200 words)

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