MUED 271 Field Experience Observation Form

Date: 10/4/2018 Location: Keister Elementary School Time: 10:20-11:15 AM Teacher: Maggie Hagy

What was/were the objective(s) of this lesson?

Learn another pitch of solfege, learn a new rhythm

What National Standard(s) do you think was/were addressed in this lesson? (Please be specific (e.g., Anchor
Standard 4: Analyze, interpret, and select artistic work for presentation).)

Anchor Standard 4: Analyze, interpret, and select artistic work for presentation; Anchor Standard 5: Develop and
refine artistic techniques and work for presentation; Anchor Standard 7: Perceive and analyze artistic work

What Virginia Standard(s) of Learning for Music do you think was/were addressed in this lesson? (Again,
please be specific (e.g., K.6: The student will demonstrate a steady beat, using body percussion, instruments,
and voice).)

2.4: The student will perform rhythmic patterns that include half notes, half rests, whole notes, and whole rests; 2.5:
The student will respond to music with movement.

How did the teacher accomplish her/his objectives?

Through many different activities, some of which involved dancing, singing, repeating after her, etc.

How did the teacher assess individual students’ understanding?

Watched the students, walked around with them to observe, wrote down grades quickly (it was barely noticeable)

What does the teacher do that seems to help student learning in this classroom?

Doesn’t spend a lot of time on corrections (is very direct and to the point), asking “would you like another try?”

What does the teacher do that seems to hinder student learning in the classroom?

None

What do students do that seems to help their learning in the classroom?

Very well behaved and focused for the most part, enthusiastic, followed classroom habits

What do students do that seems to hinder their learning in the classroom?

Some were chatty and antsy (kind of moving around a lot and not sitting still)

What action(s) on the part of the teacher do you think would improve student learning in this classroom?

I have no idea, Ms. Hagy was amazing

What action(s) on the part of the students do you think would improve student learning in this classroom?
Some more focus, sitting still

What other comments/observations do you have?

None

Please remember that in addition to submitting this form on Canvas, you should write a reflection of
approximately 500 words on your blog (under “Leadership”) in which you reflect about your experiences and
impressions from this visit.