1-1b. “What do I know?”
GQ
1.2 What do I
know about
the
classroom?
Characteristic
Detailed map of room (student seating,
work areas, teacher work area/desk,
technology and other resources)
Data
Attached (2)
Note: This class typically takes place in the school auditorium.
When the auditorium is occupied for other reasons, the class
meets in the choir room.
Evidence / Source
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personal research
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Aaron Krasting, co-op
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8:00 – 8:10
8:10 – 8:50
8:53 – 9:33
9:36 – 10:16
10:19 – 10:59
11:02 – 11:42
11:46 – 12:26
12:30 – 1:10
1:14 – 1:54
1:57 – 2:37
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Upon entering class, students are to grab a choral
folder and sit in their assigned sections (soprano,
alto, baritone).
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Aaron Krasting, co-op
Classroom rules (one example)
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Chewing gum is not permitted in class.
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Student Teacher (me)
Classroom roles (one example)
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No specific roles currently exist.
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Personal research
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Each day begins with warm-ups and tonal exercises,
then rehearsal on concert repertoire.
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Student Teacher (me)
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Parents may aid in fundraising or selling concessions
for the school musical or concerts.
Select students may perform at special events
(playoff games, board meetings, etc.).
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Aaron Krasting, co-op
Student Teacher (me)
Wifi
paper
piano
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Aaron Krasting, co-op
personal research
Scheduling/time and grouping patterns
Classroom norms (one example)
Classroom routines (one example)
Opportunities for parental involvement
(one example)
Resources available (daily supplies,
technology, print, staff)
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Homeroom
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
1.4 What do I
know about
my students?
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sheet music and folders
class wiki (online)
recordings, samples, additional help, links to outside
instruction, etc.
Classroom population (by gender, age,
primary language, special needs)
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12 female, 1 male
All between 12-13 years old
All speak English as primary language
No documented special needs
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Aaron Krasting, co-op
personal research
IEP research
Achievement/developmental levels
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Majority have 8th grade level of achievement
Some are below 8th grade level
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personal research
Aaron Krasting, co-op
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Teacher has discovered a balanced blend of
auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learners through
rehearsal techniques
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personal research
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9 African-American
3 Caucasian
1 Hispanic
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personal research
Cultural background
Interests
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Majority of students enjoy Hip-hop, R&B
Majority of students enjoy browsing YouTube
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personal research
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Aaron Krasting, co-op
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Graduated from University of Hartford
o Bachelor of Music Education
NJ Teaching Certification
20+ years teaching experience (high school)
Musical theater experience
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See resumé (attached)
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resumé
Approaches to learning/learning
styles/modalities
1.3 What do I
know about
the teachers
(i.e., self, coteachers,
support staff)
in this
classroom?
Teacher (educational background,
certifications, years of teaching
experience)
Self (educational background,
certifications, years of teaching
experience)