1. What learning opportunities could be gained from this observation?
2. What were the strengths of having Devin as the TOC?
2.1. He became comfortable with the students near the end of the 15 minutes.
3. Strengths
3.1. - Some students were on task studying for a math exam.
3.1.1. There were no fights or conflicts between students.
3.1.1.1. There appeared to be a good bond between the TOC and the students. He sat in close proximity to the students and shared some personal stories.
3.1.1.1.1. The TOC spoke softly when reinforcing classroom rules.
3.2. He was supportive in helping the students study for their exam and provided them with encouragement.
3.3. There appeared to be a good bond between the TOC and the students. He sat in close proximity to the students and shared some personal stories.
3.4. There were no fights or conflicts between students.
3.5. He became comfortable with the students near the end of the 15 minutes.
4. Opportunities
4.1. A TOC who has authoritative classroom management skills, does not provoke students.
4.1.1. Tell students they are being quizzed the day the teacher is absent. It will hold the students accountable for the content that day. The quiz mark will go towards their final grade.
4.1.1.1. Tell students they are being quizzed the day the teacher is absent. It will hold the students accountable for the content that day. The quiz mark will go towards their final grade.
4.1.1.1.1. Personal connections are important between teachers and students. Maybe a TOC who has created a special bond amongst the students should be a consistent supply.
4.2. Personal connections are important between teachers and students. Maybe a TOC who has created a special bond amongst the students should be a consistent supply.
4.3. Tell students they are being quizzed the day the teacher is absent. It will hold the students accountable for the content that day. The quiz mark will go towards their final grade.
4.4. Tell students they are being quizzed the day the teacher is absent. It will hold the students accountable for the content that day. The quiz mark will go towards their final grade.
5. What threats to validity were there in this study?
6. What were the weaknesses of having the regular teacher absent?
7. Weaknesses
7.1. Students sat in different seats than the usual. For example table 16 rather than table 14.
7.1.1. There was swearing back and forth between students.
7.1.1.1. One students was excluded from the class and texted on his/her cellphone.
7.1.1.1.1. There was off topic conversation such as facebook statuses and baby stories.
7.2. There was some demanding comments, such as " I need help NOW, " some students were interruptive. For example, passing around an ultra sound picture during lessons.
7.3. There was off topic conversation such as facebook statuses and baby stories.
7.4. One students was excluded from the class and texted on his/her cellphone.
7.5. There was swearing back and forth between students.
8. Threats
8.1. It was the last day of the semester. Therefore students needed to study for their exam.
8.1.1. The observers presence may have affected the student behaviours.
8.1.1.1. There was low attendance due to an opt out or due to an illness.