Movement



		EDL725 : The Class : Data Collection : Movement : Movement

Teacher Movement

The teacher movement technique is a tracking record of where a teacher positions himself or herself and where the teacher moves throughout the lesson. This movement can affect the students’ level of attention and engagement in learning. Effective teachers generally move about the room except for periods of information presentation. The teacher’s close proximity to student(s) is also a classroom management technique.

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Number the teacher’s initial location as number one and draw a circle around the number. Draw a continuous line from there to the next stop and label it as number two with a circle around it and so on. It may be necessary to actually follow the teacher around the room to track movement.

Teacher Movement

Student movement patterns can also be tracked providing the teacher with information regarding activity level and even furniture placement in the classroom. Do not try, however, to track students and teacher at the same time or on the same chart. Also, do not hesitate to make your own chart of desks, tables. supply stations, etc.

Once you have the teacher movement data in front of you, ask some of these questions. Did the teacher get around to see all of the students? How many students did the teacher see or not see? What effect did the teacher movement or lack of movement have on students in terms of learning, assistance, discipline, etc? Looking at student movement, what effect does the placement of teacher desk, student desks, resources, stations, supplies, trashcan, etc. have on classroom management and/or learning?

To complete this Topic successfully, please complete the following activities in the order shown below:

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Once you have completed these activities you should:

Go on to Global Scan
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E-mail Dr. Gloria Smith at gjs8@jan.ucc.nau.edu
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