Observation is the best tool we have to understand how children are learning and developing around us. Other than in a classroom environment‚ we can sit in cafes or listen to conversations taking place on a train. However‚ this essay will recognize the importance of observations in an institutional early years setting. It will then go on to reflect upon values‚ ethics and professionalism as we use these different strategies for observation. This essay will also consider the suitability for certain
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most of the peers in her class‚ and wears glasses. She speaks English‚ and receives speech therapy at school. Most of the observations were completed inside the classroom on days where all or most of the twenty children were present. Almost all of the observations took place during choice time‚ which is usually from 8:00 – 9:15 AM or 10: 45 AM – 11:30 AM. One or two observations took place during gym or outside time‚ which is from 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM. When walking in the door‚ to the left is the children’s
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Thursday‚ September 17‚ I went to Hillcrest Elementary/Visual Performing and Arts School to observe Mrs. Mary Jackson’s music class. When I got there the students were sitting in their chair and learning about the music notes AGF. I saw two Special Education Teachers in the class and they told me that they were here to help the exceptional students. These notes are short notes and high pitch notes. After the lecture‚ Mrs. Jackson had the student watch and learn the song “Fiddle Eye Fee” in which it had
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over sex education and its influence on our children. "The question is no longer should sex education be taught‚ but rather how it should be taught" (DeCarlo). With teenage pregnancy rates higher than ever and the imminent threat of the contraction of STD’s‚ such as HIV‚ the role of sex education in the school is of greater importance now then ever before. By denying children sex education you are in a sense sheltering them from the harsh realities they are bound to encounter. Sex education has become
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EDUCATION BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Introduction The assignment is going to outline how ‘Eureka! A Museum for Children’ plays a part in learning outside the classroom environment. The museum will be examined to see how it plays a role in life-long learning. We define learning outside the classroom as: “The use of places other than the classroom for teaching and learning.” Every young person should experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of learning and personal development
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Observation Paper I observed Mr. Dave’s pre-k class at Montclair pre-school. I arrived at the classroom at 8:00 am to accessed the classroom as well to speak to Mr. Dave. We reviewed the day’s plan as I helped him clean up. While cleaning around the room I noticed how colorful the room was. There were: banners of letters and numbers hanging on the wall‚ as well as a large alphabet carpet on the floor for the kids to sit on‚ toys to play with and books to read. As the children arrived‚ they removed
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Sex Education in the Classroom Amanda Buchanan SOC 100-70 – Principles of Sociology October 11‚ 2011 Page 1 Sex Education in Classroom Sex education in the classroom is very important in today’s society. Jones (2009) stated that “America has fallen victim to a plague of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD ’s) and teen pregnancy‚ and there is only one way to dig ourselves out of this hole: sex education”. With
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Sperfslage was still there and allowed me to speak with her about what her classroom is like. She explained to me the whole building was only first grade (which was really amazing to me‚ I’ve never heard of a school building being one grade). Since she didn’t have any students when I arrived‚ she grabbed iPads and started showing me all of the lesson plan formats‚ programs the students work with‚ and general information about her classroom. I could tell she was really passionate about teaching and I could
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The observation of young children can alter exponentially just from one age to the next. For my child observation‚ I chose to watch 9-year-old Theo. Theo is currently facing industry vs. inferiority. I watched Theo for an hour while he participated in both recess and library time with his class. Theo is average in height and weight to his classmates‚ but has the greatest volume within his hair making him look super cool. An aspect of the school system that made the surveillance a bit more interesting
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The child I chose to observe during the course of the semester‚ is Theodore‚ also known as Teddy in the classroom. He is in third grade in class 3-221. He is a male and nine years old. He is currently attending the school P.S.225‚ which is located at 1075 Oceanview Ave‚ Brooklyn‚ NY 11235. I chose Teddy because he really stands out in comparison to the entire class. Teddy is very cooperative and is a pleasure to have in class. I think he is very smart‚ always eager to participate. The entire class
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