SCENARIO:
You are a first-year teacher in a ___ (your choice) grade social studies class. This class is departmentalized so you only teach social studies. Your Principal has scheduled an initial observation. Describe evidence of social studies instruction the Principal will see while in your classroom. What learning activity will the students be engaged in and what teaching strategies will he/she observe?
Complete a brief narrative (bullets are allowed) that describes the classroom environment as it relates to social studies instruction for students in the selected grade. Include classroom displays, centers, artifacts, teaching and learning strategies that support social studies instruction. This may include technology. Use evidence from classroom discussions, and experiences at your practicum site, and other resources, if appropriate.
