Assignment: Observation Project
Description:
This assignment is a continuation of using the narrative observation. The focus this time is on teacher-child/children interaction.
Directions:
Write a 15 minute narrative of a teacher-child/children interaction. Be professional and respect confidentiality. DO NOT observe during a teacher directed activity. The observer sits or stands apart from the interaction, writing down all behaviors/interactions that occur within a 15 minute period.
After you have recorded an objective record of events, write down your thoughts. Use this observation to analyze the teacher-child/children observation based on the criteria in your
DAP textbook (pp.150-152) for "Creating a Caring Community of Learners." In a one to two page summary, compare and contrast the observed behavior with criteria mentioned. Include a statement about how you can create a caring community of learners in your present or future classroom.