Indicator

II.E.2

Behavior of the entire class is effectively monitored throughout the lesson.

Definitions and/or Explanations

Effective monitoring can be accomplished by:

• focusing attention on individual learners
 
• moving among learners
 
• maintaining eye contact

Classroom Examples

Elementary

During a fourth-grade mathematics lesson, learners work in small groups to express the probability of events as ratios in fraction form. The teacher monitors learners by moving among them, observing progress and behavior and regularly establishing direct eye contact with individuals. Learners respond with appropriate behavior.

Secondary

In a ninth-grade science class dealing with reproduction, as learners independently take notes about a video-disk presentation, the teacher monitors the entire class and provides discreet redirection as needed. Learners respond with appropriate behavior.

New

Elementary and Secondary

During a physical education class, learners are involved in warm-up exercises prior to a game of basketball. A few learners are off-task, and are not doing the appropriate exercises. The teacher monitors by standing behind them. This action immediately deters the behavior. The teacher continues to monitor and circulate among the lesson.