Professional Observer Role in Classroom Visits
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Guidelines for visiting schools as a professional guest to observe teacher-student interactions, teaching styles, and classroom operations. Dress professionally, park in designated areas, bring notebook and pen, and follow behavior guidelines. Enjoy your visits with courtesy and respect.
Professional Observer Role in Classroom Visits
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FIELD EXPERIENCES GUIDELINES FOR OBSERVATIONS IN SCHOOLS
You are entering the classroom for the first time not as a student and not yet as a teacher.
YOU ARE A PROFESSIONAL GUEST
PURPOSE OF YOUR VISIT • OBSERVE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN TEACHERS AND STUDENTS • OBSERVE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN STUDENTS AND STUDENTS • OBSERVE TEACHING STYLES • OBSERVE CLASSROOM OPERATIONS
APPEARANCE • DRESS PROFESSIONALLY • LOOK NEAT AND CLEAN • NO HATS OR LOGOS • NO SHORT SKIRTS/SHORTS OR SHEER CLOTHING
PARKING • Park only in designated areas • Obey all specific traffic rules and regulations • Drive slowly and with caution on school grounds
What to Bring • A notebook and a pen or pencil • Leave bulky items such as backpacks and large purses in the car • Bring only the necessities with you into the classroom, such as a small purse
UPON ARRIVAL • Always check in at the school’s office • Wear an identification tag • Ask for directions to classroom • Introduce yourself to the teacher and students
BEHAVIOR IN THE CLASSROOM • Refer to yourself with the title Ms. Mrs. or Mr. • Do not bring gum, food or drinks into the classroom • Attend to classroom observations • Personal work should be left at home
YOUR ROLE • Your task is to observe the classroom • Be willing to participate upon teacher’s request • Sit where the teacher designates • Do not call attention to yourself • Be friendly and courteous, but don’t approach students during instructional time
LEAVING THE SCHOOL • Thank the classroom teacher and students • Check-out at the school’s office • Locate your observation groups • Try not to be loud or disruptive
