Collegial Observation by Ms Wolf
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COLLEGIAL OBSERVATION St. Ignatius College Preparatory A.M.D.G. 2014-2015 Teacher’s Name: Eric Castro Department: SS Observation Date: Feb 2015 Observer: Katie Wolf The purpose of the collegial observation is to provide teachers with the opportunity to visit other classrooms and learn from their colleagues. These observations are collegial, not supervisory, and are intended to promote collaboration. LESSON SUMMARY LESSON OUTCOMES Awareness of differing influences, choices and points of view; backed up by data and a variety of sources AGENDA Case study- Elizabeth Smart Multiple Intelligences (8) Intelligence and Creativity OBSERVATION Use the space below to record what happens during your visit. 8:20 ELIZABETH SMART CASE STUDY: SET CONTEXT WITH THE KIDNAPPER AND E.’S FAMILY LIFE IN UTAH- VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL PHOTOS GIVES A GOOD VISUAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTIES INVOLVED. ASKS STUDENTS ABOUT MOTIVATION, PSYCOLOGICAL NATURE OF E. AND THE LITTLE SISTER’S WITNESS AND EVENTUAL REVEALATION OF EVENTS. ERIC PAINTS A VIVD PICTURE OF THIS OCCURANCE AND THE FOLLOW UP EVENTS THAT EVENTUALLY LEAD TO E.’S REUNITING WITH HER FAMILY. DISCUSSION OF STOCKHOLM SYNDROME AND THE NATURE OF HUMAN RESILIANCE. 8:45 TAKES ROLL AND GIVES THE CLASS A SMALL BREAK AND COMFORTABLE CHATTING ENSUES. HOWARD GARDNER’S MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES (8) ARE INTRODUCED AND LISTED : LINGUISTIC, LOGICAL, SPACIAL, ARTISTIC ETC. 8:55 – 9:10 AUSTISM AND ARTISTIC SAVANTS ARE DISCUSSED WHICH LEADS ERIC TO ENGAGE THE STUDENTS IN A “HANDS ON” “FINISH THE PICTURE” EXERCISE. THIS ALLOWS SRUDENTS TO FORM A CONCEPT, SKETCH THEIR IDEAS AND WALK UP TO THE BOARD AND ATTACH THEIR RENDERING AND FURTHEWRS THE CLASS DISCUSSION ON INTELLIGENCE AND CREATIVITY.
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Collegial Observation of me by Ms Wolf, Spring 2015.
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COLLEGIAL OBSERVATIONSt. Ignatius College Preparatory
A.M.D.G.2014-2015
Teacher’s Name: Eric Castro Department: SS
Observation Date: Feb 2015 Observer: Katie Wolf
The purpose of the collegial observation is to provide teachers with the opportunity to visit other classrooms and learn from their colleagues. These observations are collegial, not supervisory, and are intended to promote collaboration.
LESSON SUMMARY
LESSON OUTCOMES
Awareness of differing influences, choices and points of view; backed up by data and a variety of sources
AGENDA
Case study- Elizabeth SmartMultiple Intelligences (8)Intelligence and Creativity
OBSERVATIONUse the space below to record what happens during your visit.
8:20 ELIZABETH SMART CASE STUDY:SET CONTEXT WITH THE KIDNAPPER AND E.’S FAMILY LIFE IN UTAH- VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL PHOTOS GIVES A GOOD VISUAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTIES INVOLVED.ASKS STUDENTS ABOUT MOTIVATION, PSYCOLOGICAL NATURE OF E. AND THE LITTLE SISTER’S WITNESS AND EVENTUAL REVEALATION OF EVENTS.ERIC PAINTS A VIVD PICTURE OF THIS OCCURANCE AND THE FOLLOW UP EVENTS THAT EVENTUALLY LEAD TO E.’S REUNITING WITH HER FAMILY.DISCUSSION OF STOCKHOLM SYNDROME AND THE NATURE OF HUMAN RESILIANCE.
8:45 TAKES ROLL AND GIVES THE CLASS A SMALL BREAK AND COMFORTABLE CHATTING ENSUES.
HOWARD GARDNER’S MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES (8) ARE INTRODUCED AND LISTED : LINGUISTIC, LOGICAL, SPACIAL, ARTISTIC ETC.
8:55 – 9:10 AUSTISM AND ARTISTIC SAVANTS ARE DISCUSSED WHICH LEADS ERIC TO ENGAGE THE STUDENTS IN A “HANDS ON” “FINISH THE PICTURE” EXERCISE. THIS ALLOWS SRUDENTS TO FORM A CONCEPT, SKETCH THEIR IDEAS AND WALK UP TO THE BOARD AND ATTACH THEIR RENDERING AND FURTHEWRS THE CLASS DISCUSSION ON INTELLIGENCE AND CREATIVITY.
9:12 USE OF IPAD AND NOTABILITY –3 QUICK EXERCISES:1. LIST 10 BODY PARTS THAT CONTAIN ONLY 3 LETTERS. STUDENTS WERE VERY
COMFORTABLE IN WTITING AND THEN SHARING THESE LISTS.2. LIST PLANETS IN ORDER FROM THE SUN OUT3. READ THE PARAGRAPH AND FIND WHAT IS MISSING...THE LETTER “E”
CLASS IS DISCUSSING THE DEFINITIONS OF TERMS: ALGORYTHM, INSIGHT AND LISTING THE
ATTRIBUTES OF A CREATIVE PERSON= ORIGINAL THOUGHT PATTERN
Most obvious from the beginning of the class is the dynamic, but relaxed and varied pace Eric presents for his students. Teacher presentation, group work, individual work and summationI resonate with his approach to get the students engaged immediately (especially at 8:20am) and take roll a bit later once the flow of the class has taken hold.
The feeling of the students was focused interest in the subject matter presented, relaxed discussion, engagement in the manipulatives and ownership of the class space. This is a learning community because of the manner in which Eric forms and shares the responsibility of the curriculum with great care for his students.
FOLLOW-UP CONVERSATIONAfter your observation, please email or meet to discuss questions or comments.
Note:A copy of the completed observation should be placed in the EIT portfolios of both the observer and the teacher. Additionally, the observer needs to provide a copy to Jeannie Quesada.
