MA: Instruction and Curriculum -Bilingual/Bicultural
EMSE 5810 – Systematic Field Experience and Observation of Bilingual /Multicultural Classrooms
SUMMARY OF CLASSROOM OBSERVATIONS
The Summary of Classroom Observation is a term paper submitted by students in the Master’s Program of Instruction and
Curriculum-Bilingual Education at the end of the course EMSE 5810. This is accompanied by a power point and a presentation in
front of peers. The Summary of Classroom Observations is the culmination of four bilingual and ESL classroom observations
performed by the students. The instrument utilized for the observations and used as the basis for the summary is developed by students
working in groups and inspired in the domains of Charlotte Danielson’s model of instruction. After each observation, students
summarized their notes in two typewritten pages that are submitted to the professor alongside the protocol used for the observation
and the notes they made on it. Following the four observations, students go through the materials they have collected, make notes,
analyze them and write the Summary of Classroom Observations. The paper includes the analysis of the four observations, contrasts
and comparisons, reflections and pertinent references from peer-reviewed articles and professional books.
SPECTRUM Model: Advanced Learning Outcomes
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Knowledge:
The candidate knows subject/field and knows appropriate pedagogy, strategies, and practices.
The candidate understands the role of social, psychological, political, historical and technological forces in
making sound educational/clinical decisions.
The candidate examines the nature of teaching and schooling as a reflective practitioner and formulates a
personal education philosophy.
The candidate demonstrates understanding of diversity and multiple perspectives.
The candidate is knowledgeable about various federal, state, and/or local educational agencies and
professional organizations.
The candidate understands the range of technological applications within the field and recognized the
importance of technology in professional practices.
The candidate demonstrates knowledge of national, professional and state standards (New Jersey Core
Curriculum Content Standards).
The candidate demonstrates knowledge of assessment and evaluation appropriate to field.
The candidate demonstrates an understanding of research terminology, concepts and practices.
The candidate interprets educational/clinical data, issues and trends.
Key Assessment
Alignment
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Skills:
The candidate applies knowledge and content pedagogy and/or professional practice appropriate to field and
setting.
The candidate applies a practical problem-solving perspective sensitive to the context of school, community
and society.
The candidate evaluates, clarifies and refines personal philosophy of professional practice.
The candidate fosters and participates in collaboration in all professional settings.
The candidate demonstrates ability to assess, analyze, monitor and promote student/client progress.
The candidate uses technology appropriate to field.
The candidate implements effective strategies for teaching/supervision/professional practice and supports and
fosters the belief that all children can learn.
The candidate integrates knowledge derived from professional research into practice in various
educational/clinical settings.
The candidate applies action research to discover new information and/or solve problems in professional
settings.
The candidate demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
The candidate analyzes and evaluates his/her own professional skills.
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Kean College of Education SPECTRUM MODEL
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Dispositions
The candidate promotes an appreciation and understanding of diversity in schools and society and
demonstrates a commitment to meet the educational needs of all stakeholders in a caring, non-discriminatory
and equitable manner.
The candidate commits to collaborate professional partnerships in schools and other learning communities.
The candidate creates a positive climate in which teaching and learning are primary concerns.
The candidate recognizes the ethical implications surrounding contemporary problems and issues.
The candidate commits to ethical principles of research.
The candidate commits to moral and ethical principles of leadership, affirms human dignity and an ethic of
caring for all people.
The candidate models professional and leadership behaviors in all interactions with school and community.
Alignment (con’t)
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EMSE 5810 – SUMMARY OF CLASSROOM OBSERVATIONS
Professor: Ana M. Mistral, Ph.D.
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Accomplished
REFERENCES
REFLECTION
Student
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Developing
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Below
Standards
Accurate description of how the questionnaire was
developed and the procedure used to collect data
Factual information on the findings including comparison
and contrast among observations (culture, language use,
classroom environment, classroom management
CONCLUSIIONS
SUMMARY AND
FINDINGS PROCEDURE
Criteria
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Satisfactory
(a)Specific analysis of student learning as observed during
observations (engagement, enthusiasm, interest,
persistence)
(b)Interpretation of possible connections between student
learning and teacher’s instructional behaviors (evidence
of planning, organization, knowledge of students and
content area, differentiation, sequencing, incorporation of
critical thinking, etc.) during observations.
Reflection on own learning through this experience
visiting classrooms and its impact in your future teaching
and references
Citation of authors of peer-reviewed articles that support
the positions and ideas advance by the student
Final Report Grade:
Date
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MA: Instruction and Curriculum -Bilingual/Bicultural
EMSE 5810 – Systematic Field Experience and Observation of Bilingual /Multicultural Classrooms
SUMMARY OF CLASSROOM OBSERVATIONS
RUBRIC
Levels
Criteria
1
Below Standards
2
Developing
3
Satisfactory
4
Accomplished
Procedures
Random explanation of how
the instrument was developed
and its sources and use
Approximate description of
how the observation protocol
was developed and its use
Accurate description of how
the observation protocol was
developed and its use
Detailed and accurate
description of how the
instrument was developed, its
sources and use to collect data
Findings
Very limited explanation of
findings and no comparison
between observations
Description of some important
findings with limited
comparison among
observations
Factual explanation of findings
including some comparison
and contrasts among
observations
Factual, complete, and detailed
explanation of findings
including comparison and
contrast among observations:
(a) No analysis of student
learning
(a) Some description of student
learning but very limited
analysis
(a) Some analysis of student (b) (a) Specific analysis of student
learning based on
learning as noted during
observation
observations
(b)No mention of connections
between student learning and
teacher behaviors
(b) Limited description of
teacher’s behaviors and student
learning with no elaboration on
their relation
Limited reflection on own
learning through this
experience and mention of
possible impact on own
teaching
Few authors cited and
references used to support own
opinions
(b) Interpretation of some
connections between student
learning and teacher’s
instructional behaviors
Reflection on own learning
through this experience and
some analysis of impact on
own teaching
Summary and
Conclusions
Reflection
References
Some mention of observations
as learning experience and no
reflection on effect on own
teaching
Minimal use of professional
sources and authors to support
information on paper
Use a number of professional
research sources to support
various sections and opinions
(b) Interpretation of critical
connections between student
learning and teacher’s
instructional behaviors
Deep reflection on own
learning through this
experience and thorough
analysis of impact on own
teaching
Use of multiple professional
research sources to support
procedures, findings, summary
and conclusions
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MA: Instruction and Curriculum -Bilingual/Bicultural
EMSE 5810 – Systematic Field Experience and Observation of Bilingual /Multicultural Classrooms
SUMMARY OF CLASSROOM OBSERVATIONS
Fall 2008, Spring 2009
Criteria
1
Below Standards
2
Developing
Rubric Value
3
Satisfactory
4
Accomplished
Total # of
Students
Procedure
0
1
22
23
0
1
2
19
23
0
0
2
21
23
(b)
0
1
3
19
23
Reflection
0
0
1
22
23
0
Findings
Summary and Conclusions
(a)
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