Evaluation of Video Lesson

EDUC 510

Evaluation of Video Lesson Template

1. Do the instructional activities in the lesson adequately support the lesson objective? Explain how the activities do or do not support the lesson objective.

The objective of the lesson was to use fractions to estimate differences and sums of such fractions. The teacher began the lesson with students working in pairs to solve a problem. Once enough time was allocated to the kids working in pairs, the teacher then pulled everyone back together for whole group instruction. Some problems were worked on the board in whole group, and once a check for understanding was done the kids were broken back into groups to finish the worksheet provided. The teacher supported the students while working independently. The class was able to complete the worksheet which met the objective for the day.

The instructional activities in the lesson adequately supported the lesson objective. While the class was in whole group mode the teacher involved all students. He had the kids turn and talk to each other to engage in meaningful conversation. The questions asked were convergent questions. Convergent questions focus on what the student knows and allows them to show their understanding (Orlich et al., 2017). The teacher made a point to allow the students to engage in meaningful conversation with their peers and check for understanding. He kept an open ear and allowed a student to share out their thought process on the problem to the entire class showing an exemplar thought process to the class.

2. Does the teacher effectively manage the classroom? What management strategies are used in the lesson? Which strategies are the most effective? Which strategies are least effective?

The teacher effectively manages the classroom. He kept the students engaged, captured attention, and commanded the room while presenting the lesson. Classroom management strategies are important because they allow students a means to be successful both academically and socially (Gaias et al, 2019). There are several important factors to manage a classroom. The teacher managed classroom interruptions by asking students to “watch me”. This was a quick redirection of attention. He didn’t specify any particular student. He said this to the entire class. In order to gain attention in the class, the teacher had the students put down their pencils so that he could have their undivided attention. Giving effective directions is another factor in managing a classroom.

3. How does the teacher meet the needs of students who are culturally or linguistically diverse? What strategies does the teacher use to ensure that all students are able to make sufficient academic progress during the lesson? How could the teacher incorporate more differentiation into the lesson?

4. Does this teacher exhibit a Biblical worldview? Please explain how the teacher does or does not exhibit a Biblical worldview in this lesson. Consider the principles of humility, repentance, reconciliation, and forgiveness.