Upcoming Observation of Arts High

I am really excited to observe the Arts High school this coming week. I have observed many classrooms before but I always have the fear that I am going to miss something important. After last week's class I now understand more of what I am supposed to look for. I do not remember ever learning before what it was specifically I should pay attention to. Now that I will be looking through a different lens than I have before, I am really excited to discover what I will find.

We were told to pay attention to not only the students, but to details that surround them. For example, if there is construction outside and it is very noisy or the temperature is too warm or too cold, these are things that can distract students and take away fro their learning experience. It is also important to pay attention to certain students’ behaviors and how they are dealt with. For example, if on student is sleeping or not paying attention, it is important to note the ways the teacher handles the situation. How does she or he relate to the students?

I will also be interested to see how the Arts school differs from other schools, especially ones in which do not particularly have a lot of arts programs. The whole environment and experience will be a new one in which I have not yet observed in, and I am really excited to get some questions answered.