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Rafael Kaiki's Classroom Observation

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Rafael displays readiness and dedicated for school. He’s always one of the students walking into classroom radiating positive energy. He clearly demonstrates a sense of seriousness about his schoolwork by acting upon feedback and committing to additional support that is being provided at home. His peers are eager to have him part of collaborative groups due to his ability to get along with anyone. This appear to be a transference his experiences and work with his athletic team. While Rafael has become an essential collaborative member of the school community, he continues to monitor his conduct during independent work. This is essential to support his focus and progress academically.

In reading, Rafael is eager to get his hands on new and exciting books. Clearly he enjoys reading a variety of nonfiction books and humorous books. He is currently driven to improve his reading level. There are several reading habits we can continue to strengthen to ensure progress. An important reading behavior to solidify his stamina. After monitoring his during workshop, I have noticed at his stamina stretches to about 15 minutes before his eyes leave the text. Considering how the books …show more content…

He’s always one of the students walking into classroom radiating positive energy. He clearly demonstrates a sense of seriousness about his schoolwork by acting upon feedback and balancing extracurricular activities. Kaiki has adjusted well to the PS 59 community and has established strong friendships. He displays a passion for chess and shown a desire to increase his competitive skills in chess. The chess team is interested is Kaiki competing. His peers are eager to have him part of collaborative groups due to his ability to get along with anyone. While Kaiki has become an essential collaborative member of the school community, he continues to monitor his focus during independent work. This is essential to support academic

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