Transcript Group Power Point Presentation

Group A
Observations
Public & Private
Schools
Group A
Jodie Oxman & Heather Beckman – Thirty
Second Street
Regina Martinez Heather Beckman & Scott Reding – St.
Vincent’s
Alexandra Mandekic - Weemes Elementary
32nd St. USC Performing Arts
School
1,002 Total Students
Average Class Size: 25.7
Public School
K-12
Observed Grades:
K, 3, 4
California Content Standards
• Visibility: None
Technology
• Overhead Projector
• Television with DVD player and VCR
• 4 computers for students
• Various science instruments
Accommodations
• None
Classroom Environment
• Decorations: schedule, posters, signs, maps
• Lighting: no natural lighting
• Available Resources: posters, books, previous
works
How does the physical
environment mirror the teacher’s
personality?
• Western theme
How does the teacher handle
discipline?
• Sit out during break
• Read alone
• Name on board
• Tally group system
St. Vincent’s School
287 students
2 teachers to every 30 students in K-2nd
1 teacher to every 30 students in 3rd-8th
Private school, Observed grades 3,4,5
3 African Americans
5 Asians
279 Hispanics
African American
Asian
Hispanic
California Content Standards
• “School Wide Learning Expectations”
• Archdiocese standards
Technology
• Computers
• Television with DVD player and VCR
Accommodations
• No accommodations
Classroom Environment
• Students dressed in uniform seated in rows
• Decorations: Religious decorations, posters, plants
• Lighting: many windows
• Available Resources: books, maps, globes, photos,
games and toys
How does the physical
environment mirror the teacher’s
personality?
• Expressed Catholicism through religious
decorations
How does the teacher handle
discipline?
• Raise hand before speaking
• Move child to a different seat
• Clapping game to quiet down students
Weemes Elementary
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1,672 students
K-5
Public
Avg. Class Size:
21.4
• Observed grades:
1 and 3
California Standards
No visibility
Lesson plan appeared to meet standards
Technology
• Television
• Overhead projector
• 5 computers
Accommodations
• ESL Program
• Spanish Speaking Teacher
• Resource Specialist Program
Classroom Environment
• Decorations: Informational Bulletins, maps,
alphabet, student work
• Lighting: windows and artificial
• Available Resources: computers, books
How does the physical
environment mirror the teacher’s
personality?
• Valued Travel: money bulletin board
• Valued Personal Stories: students’ stories on wall
How does the teacher handle
discipline?
• Time out
• Stay in during recess
• Stickers for rewards
Thank you!