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The purpose of this assignment is to provide students an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the use of observation in the classroom.
Effective teachers must identify different means of observation and learning strategies based on the learning preferences of the children. To understand the
importance of observation, you will want to use your professional judgment to determine if the learning strategies meet the teaching strategies being used in
the classroom.
"If you cannot observe children in a classroom setting, watch one of the below youtube videos and complete the assignment.*
This assignment has two parts. Ensure that you address each part of the assignment to receive full credit.
Part 1: Choose two children in the classroom and observe them during a planned lesson. Describe in detall for each child:
The lesson being taught
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Desired learning goals and objectives
Part 2: Using Table 2.2 as a reference answer the following questions:
What Principal of Child Development and Learning is each child engaged in?
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What Developmentally Appropriate Teaching Strategy is being used for each child?
How was the teacher ensuring to meet each child's learning needs?
Were any adjustments to the learning environment made to ensure that the children ware capable of leaming?
Were the learning goals and objectives met for each child?
What adaptations could have been mace if the desired leaming goals or objectives were not met?
Ensure that you provide an Introduction and conclusion paragraph addressing the importance of knowing and understanding the teaching and learning
strategies for children.
The essay must be 1-2 pages in length, 5 paragraphs, 3-5 sentences per paragraph, written in APA format, include a minimum of at least one scholarly
article to support the observation being discussed, and provide a reference page.
YouTube Videos for Assessment:
Small-Group Oral Language Sample for Early Childhood Education
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbdL6U008iu
Preschool Shark Math Lesson:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17n7yX5fmRc&list=PLG5a7din-gklBqxwcfaq1r4mMet2Hx4Tz ·
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How was the teacher ensuring to meet each child's learning needs?
Were any adjustments to the learning environment made to ensure that the children were capable of learning?
Were the learning goals and objectives met for each child?
What adaptations could have been made if the desired learning goals or objectives were not met?
Ensure that you provide an introduction and conclusion paragraph addressing the importance of knowing and understanding the teaching and learning
strategies for children.
The essay must be 1-2 pages in length, 5 paragraphs, 3-5 sentences per paragraph, written in APA format, Include a minimum of at least one scholarly
article to support the observation being discussed, and provide a reference page.
YouTube Videos for Assessment:
Small-Group Oral Language Sample for Early Childhood Education
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbdL6U006iU
Preschool Shark Math Lesson:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17n7yX5fmRc&list=PLG5a7din-gklBqxwqfaq1r4mMet2Hx4 Tz
Vocabulary Lessons From a Bag - Teaching Preschool at Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFQs9xkVEQc
*Table 2.2 proviried for additional reading and understanding in "Assignment 2" and "Literature Resources"
*ECE teachers' views on play-based learning: a systematic review Article provided for additional reading and understanding in "Assignment 2" and
"Literature Resources"
Assignment 2 | Observing Children in the Classroom
Below Average
1-5 points
1 child was identified.
Average
6-7 points
At least 1 child was identified.
A learning strategy and teaching strategy were
A leaming strategy and teaching strategy were
Above Average
8-10 points
2 children were identified.