I have had the opportunity to go to two middle schools due to moving locations. This paper is going to be based on my experiences at Hermosa Middle School in Farmington‚ New Mexico. Since‚ this where I started caring more about my education and I can relate more to this placement. To begin with‚ Hermosa Middle School serves grade from 6th-8th. The demographic in this school is about 42% Caucasian‚ 31% Hispanic‚ 23% Native-American‚ 2% Asian‚ and 2% African-American. Notice‚ that there is a high population
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the George Mason University campus. This observation lasted about fifteen minutes with a total of twelve students in the classroom. At the time of my observation the students were engaging in free playtime where they are allowed to play games‚ make crafts‚ and interact with their fellow classmates. I was seated in the corner of the classroom where the children could not easily see me or get distracted by me. I stayed seated throughout the whole observation so the students would not be affected by
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OBSERVATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN “By observation‚ we mean closely watch‚ listen to and generally attend to what a child is doing‚ and record your findings as accurately and objective as possible”. Reasons why observations are so important: To ensure normative development To know where children are in terms of Holistic development To plan developmental appropriate activities. To have a record of children’s progress in case of be required for the stakeholders (parents or other professionals)
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Before the written observation‚ their grandmother undressed the boys to their underwear so they could go swimming. Alonte’ looked at her and said‚ “Me do it”. Then started undressing himself. He pulled down his shorts with both hands grabbing them with his fist grip. Once the shorts reached his feet‚ he steps out of them left foot first. Then his shirt he pulled his left hand all the way into his shirt. Then took his right hand and arm through the arm of shirt. He had both hands and arms in shirt
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The observation was done during free play time. Steven is a 3 year old boy. He was in the block area and then walked over to the playhouse. He stopped and looked at the other two boys playing in the playhouse. Then he went to the table that three children were playing. On the table‚ there were two game containers: Magna-Tiles and counting bears. John and Tiffany were playing with the counting bears‚ and Tim was playing with the Magna-Tiles. Steven stood behind Tim and looked at what Tim was doing
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Donna Huber ECE 235 Ch. 1 & 2 Chapter 1‚ Question 1 - When I first read this assignment‚ I wasn’t sure what to expect. I remembered back to when my children were in preschool‚ which was sixteen and eighteen years ago‚ and was struck by the realization that I couldn’t recall them learning kinesthetically. It seemed to me that the only time I really saw them moving was during designated play time. I was very pleased when I walked into my church preschool‚ for a day of observing and volunteering
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Middle Childhood and Adolescence Paper Lauren M. Phillips PSY/280 June 1‚ 2015 Professor Plunkett Middle Childhood and Adolescence Paper The change that occurs from middle childhood to adolescence is arguably one of the most profound changes that children go through. Not only do children change physically but emotionally. “Adolescence is the transitional period between late childhood and the beginning of adulthood‚ and marks the beginning of the reproductive lifespan in humans. Adolescence involves
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Observation of Equity One of the many roles of a teacher is to demonstrate sensitivity and equitable treatment towards the diversity in their classroom. In my field experience classroom‚ I had the opportunity to observe different strategies and techniques used to meet the diverse needs of an ESE (Exceptional Student Education) classroom at Howard A. Doolin Middle School. Mrs. Alcala and her 6th grade EBD (Emotionally Behaviorally Disabled) Math class consist of 7 students‚ whom are currently
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I observed Mrs. Ball’s 7th grade science class at Helen Tyson Middle School on Thursday November 5‚ 2015. The classroom had a great climate and was decorated with interesting scientific educational material. She had the desks set up in organized rows with two kids per table. This set up allowed for less interaction between the kids because they were so spaced out‚ which seemed to keep them on task. The dynamics in the classroom were great. She connected well with each student and was interested in
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bank and his father works at a heating/air company. Their home is located besides his grandparent’s house. He loves to read‚ he’s very protective of his baby sister‚ and he loves playing with his classmates whether it’s indoors or outdoors. This observation was conducted at Little Man M childcare center. Physical Development Little Man M progresses naturally through all three of the stages. He weighs about 43pounds and is about 35inches tall. Most of his
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