ELM 536 Alcorn State University Elementary Teacher Interview & Lesson Plan Paper

Assignment Content

1. 
   
   Interview an upper primary (Grades 3-5) teacher about writing lesson plans for a social studies lesson. Use the Questions for Teacher Interview as a guide.

   Observe the teacher implementing a lesson in a classroom setting. Consider the Questions for Teacher Observation during your observation.

2. • Responses from the interview questions and discussion, plus a summary of your impressions
   • A description of the observation setting, age or grade level, content area, and the general makeup of the students
   • A summary of your impressions from the observation, including your answers to the Questions for Teacher Observation
   • A comparison of the differences between the teacher you interviewed in Week 3 and the teacher you interviewed in Week 5 and their instructional methods.

   Submit your assignment.

   Resources

   • Center for Writing Excellence
   • Reference and Citation Generator
   • Grammar and Writing Guides
3. Share and discuss with the teacher two lesson plans of your own or from the Internet or a published source. Include in your discussion the pros and cons of the lesson plans and your opinions on what makes a lesson plan effective. Generate a list of the most important components of an effective lesson plan. Write a 350- to 525-word reflection on the interview and observation that includes the following: