Running head: OBSERVATION AND REFLECTION Classroom Observation Paper Donielle E. Howard University of Phoenix MAT 531: Curriculum Constructs & Assessment: History/Social Science Jackie Mangieri‚ MED June 19‚ 2005 Observation and Reflection My observation involved me observing a wonderful teacher that teaches music for kindergartner to 5th grade‚ at Forrestal Elementary School. This teacher has been teaching for over 20 years. She has experience
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From my two observations‚ I found Mike to behave comfortable among his peers. During a writing assignment that asked students to write about their weekend‚ several students depending on their IEP‚ were allowed to complete it in different formats. For example‚ some students were able to draw and colored‚ write one sentence or a paragraph‚ and cut and paste sentence strips. For this assignment‚ I observed Mike write more then one sentence and draw a picture. I also observed that Mike was frustrated
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METHODS OF OBSERVATION Narrative/free description/written record or running record A running record is a very detailed description of the behaviour of a child over a short period of time‚ often less than five minutes. The observer watches a child or group of children and note down everything he sees‚ which gives the portrait of the child and his activity during this particular period of time. The observer sits quietly and tries not to draw attention to him as his interaction may affect the behaviour
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The common research method of naturalistic observation involves watching children in their natural environment. There are two types of naturalistic observation methods‚ structured and unstructured. I choose to do the unstructured because; “An unstructured observation involves writing everything down as it happened‚ usually through a diary method or digital recording” (The Importance of Naturalistic Observations in Psychology‚ 2011‚ para. 2). Being able to observe a child in their natural environment
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Focus Child: Gabrielle Anjelo J. Tablan a.k.a. Gab Age: 4 years old. Date: August 16‚ 2014 Time: 11:45 am - 12:45 nn (1 hour) Setting: at their housePurpose of Observation: to know his milestones in hand and fine motor skills Role of Observer: Participant Observer Significant Events during Observation When I went to their place‚ Gab just woke up that time. He went to their living room and then looked for bread. He found a bun and condensed milk as spread. He cannot slice the bun in order for
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Children are seen as sheltered and innocent. However‚ when a pure mind faces corruption‚ the effects are severe. Observations and experiences shift the mentality and personality of the child. Children who embrace and act upon the learned traits‚ execute actions that are not traditionally done by a minor. For their behavior‚ punishment is necessary. After discipline‚ second chances should take place. Children awareness of certain topics become enhanced because of the environment people set in
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Unit 7- play and learning in children’s education E1: Collate evidence which describes the role of the practitioner in meeting children’s learning needs. * The practitioner’s role is meeting needs and supporting rights of children as suggested by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. ‘UNICEF’s mission is to advocate for the protection of children’s rights‚ to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential.’ http://www.unicef
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27‚ 2009 Class Observation and Report Before I observed this particular class‚ I looked up information about the English Language Program (ELP) on-line. This program is designed for people who wish to expand their English for communication‚ study‚ business‚ pleasure‚ etc. This program offers four core courses. The core course that I observed was an Intermediate Reading and Discussion group which meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00-3:15. Before the class observation: I met the instructor
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The Importance of Play Play is a child’s work. Play is important for children’s development and for children to learn. Through play‚ children learn about the ever-changing world (Elkind‚ 2003). Teachers and families often view the value of play in different ways. Early childhood teachers say that “play is a child’s work” while parents ask‚ “Did my child just play all day?” The different descriptions of the value and purposes of play add to the dilemma of what and how classroom teachers can
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Anecdotal Observation 09/09/13 Keira‚ age 6‚ Crosscreek Malibu Country Mart Playground‚ 2-2:30 p.m.‚September 9th. Observation Site: Malibu Country Mart Playground. The playground is set in the center of an outdoor shopping mall‚ It consists of 4 play structures total. Two swing sets with 6 seats at each end of the playground. One swingset is equiped with infant seats and the other with regular seats‚ A play center with 2 slides‚ ramps to climb‚ and sections to play inside of. The last play structure
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