Field experience-observation of my home daycare. I am working with 4 children ages (1, 1.5, 2, 3, 3.5) Located in Maryland PARAGRAPH #2: CLASSROOM NORMS (5 POINTS)
The physical organization of the classroom (create floor plan or take pictures)
Monitoring of students
Routines and procedures
Rules and consequences
What do you notice that is culturally responsive/relevant in the classroom norms?
*INTASC standard connection and textbook theories/strategies PARAGRAPH #3: INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES (5 POINTS) Lecture? Directed Instruction? Cooperative Learning? Learning Groups? Etc…
Teaching materials and audio visuals
Technology incorporated into lesson
What do you notice that is culturally responsive/relevant in the instructional strategies?
*INTASC standard connection and textbook theories/strategies
PARAGRAPH #4: CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT (5 POINTS)
Teacher’s style/demeanor (democratic, permissive, autocratic, dictatorship)
Interaction with children
Positive and/or negative reinforcement
Engagement of children with special needs
Engagement of diverse learners
Handling of disruptions
What do you notice that is culturally responsive/relevant in the classroom management?
*INTASC standard connection and textbook theories/strategies PARAGRAPH #5: LESSON PLANNING (5 POINTS)
Lesson Plan Format
Structure of Lessons
Incorporation of Common Core Standards (if grade level appropriate)
Visible Objective and Voluntary State Curriculum (VSC) Connection
Grade and Developmental Appropriate Planning Evident
What do you notice that is culturally responsive/relevant in the lesson planning?
*INTASC standard connection and textbook theories/strategies PARAGRAPH #6: ASSESSMENT (5 POINTS)
Formal or Informal Assessment Techniques
School System or State Assessments
Formative or Summative Assessments
What do you notice that is culturally responsive/relevant in the assessment?
*INTASC standard connection and textbook theories/strategies PARAGRAPH #7: CONCLUSION (5 POINTS)
What did you learn from this field practicum experience? What are your overall takeaways in terms of culturally responsive engagement with students? PARAGRAPH #8: APA FORMATTING (5 POINTS)
In-text citations
Reference page
At minimum, this should include the course textbook to highlight theories/strategies discussed Reminder: Make connections between what you have observed and the theorists and strategies you have learned in class. Please utilize your textbook and supplemental materials to make reference to the concepts observed. Additionally, please try to use appropriate professional language to explain, describe, and evaluate your observation experience.