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Approaches to Learning and Teaching
Observation Sheet
Share this sheet with your host teacher and discuss each of the approaches to learning and teaching listed below to gain insight into your host teacher’s perspective on their importance. Observe in the classroom for at least three hours. In your notes, document evidence of each approach and/or recommendations for how the approaches might be further applied in the setting.
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Creating Support for Play Play is central to the curriculum. Children have time and space for play and materials are provided to support their play.
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Using the Environment Effectively The classroom environment is designed to support meaningful learning. It reflects children’s interests and lives. The environment is aesthetically pleasing. Materials are well-organized and in good condition.
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Supporting Active Learning Learning is active, multisensory, and provides opportunities for self-chosen explorations. The focus is on the process of learning and exploring rather than on creating uniform products.
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Promoting Oral Language Learning activities are thoughtfully designed to promote opportunities for children to speak and listen to each other.
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Considering Individual Characteristics and Interests Curriculum is designed around themes that emerge from children’s individual needs, characteristics, and interests.
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Promoting Social Interactions Learning experiences are thoughtfully designed to provide children with many opportunities to interact with adults and each other in positive ways.
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