Respond to EACH question, drawing upon ALL of your observations to date. In cases where
you have NOT directly observed an example to respond to each question, you are expected
to offer your thoughts, opinions, and/or reflections about what the teacher could have done
and what YOU might have done instead. It is not acceptable to simply say you did not
observe something in response to any of the questions or topics. Make sure to use resources from CT DOTS, DEVELOPMENTALLY APPRECIATE PRACTICE BOOK, CT ELDS manual and NAEYC related.
Follows directions, uses correct grammar, spelling, and citation of resources.
Discuss how the classroom that you are observing is or is not a language rich environment? Be specific; give examples.
Integrate observations, text or other resources, and class
discussions.
Describe any evidence that you see of teachers extending.
conversation? Closing conversation? Are stories being told by
children and adults? Give example of each. Integrate
observations, text or other resources, and class discussions.
Where and how are books used? Give examples.
Are children encouraged to write? How?
Is children’s writing displayed in the classroom? Give
examples. Integrate observations, text or other resources, and
class discussions.
How do teachers support dual language learners BEYOND
labeling shelves in multiple languages? Integrate observations,
text or other resources, and class discussions.
How does the teacher support concepts about print? Give at
least three different examples. Integrate observations, text or
other resources, and class discussions.
Discuss any missed opportunities for supporting literacy
learning. Integrate observations, text or other resources, and
class discussions.
How does the teacher support alphabet learning? Give multiple
examples. Integrate observations, text or other resources, and
class discussions.
Identify and discuss the NAEYC Professional Preparation
Standard(s) that relates to the behaviors, actions, decisions of
the teacher that you observed for this assignment. These
standards are located in the front and back covers of your
textbook.
How has this assignment changed or affirmed your
perspective? Finally, what will you do next? And why? Be
specific and show how you will change your practice as an
early childhood education professional.
Respond to EACH question, drawing upon ALL of your observations
