Class room

PRINT THIS FORM to use for both your classroom observation and analysis. Observation: One Live Classroom 1. Write your observation notes on this form. 2. Once the observation is completed, type the information you recorded into the form. Analysis 1. Follow the instructions below for analysis of the live class observation. Due in Unit 4: The completed, typed form must contain both the observation and analysis.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Observer’s Name: _____________________________________ Date(s) of Visit(s): _______________________ Time(s): Start: ______________ End: ________________

CENTER/FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME/SCHOOL INFORMATION Name of Program: _____________________________________________________ Location: __________________________________________ Program Type (“X” for all that apply): _public _private _non-profit _faith-based _corporate _other: __________

Observed Classroom Teaching Staff Total: ______Teachers _____ Assistant Teachers ______ Other: ________________ Observed: ______Teachers _____ Assistant Teachers ______ Other: ________________ Child Enrollment Total Enrolled: ___ Infants ___ Toddlers ___ Preschoolers ___ Kindergartners ___ Primary (1-3) Total Observed: ___ Infants ___ Toddlers ___ Preschoolers ___ Kindergartners ___ Primary (1-3)

EDUCATIONAL APPROACH You are looking for signs of quality, applied theories, one or two specific approaches,

and developmentally appropriate practices. Program’s Philosophy (This information is usually found in the staff handbook, family handbook, the program or school’s mission and vision statement. Ask if there is a specific theory-based philosophy, model, approach or curriculum. What is their approach to family engagement?)

Mission and Vision: Educational Philosophy:

Curriculum Approach: Family Engagement:

CHS111: Foundations of Early Childhood Education

Live Classroom Observation & Analysis Tool

POSTED CLASSROOM INFORMATION

(Put “X” for all that are observed): ____Daily Schedule ____Lesson Plan ____Parent/Family Bulletin Board Other: __________________ Lesson Plan: Describe evidence of developmental domains and early learning standards? (Hint: Ask the teacher for the week’s lesson plan. It may be posted on the Family Bulletin Board.)

OBSERVED EXPERIENCES Write only what you see and what you hear! Only the facts! No opinions!

You are not required to observe each of these locations. Please plan to spend 1 hour observing.

Location (Check all that apply): ____ Classroom _____ Outdoors (e.g., playground) _____ Indoor Gymnasium _____Other: ______________________________________________

Daily Schedule Routine (e.g., free choice, morning meeting, transition to outdoors, … ) Materials being used: Signs of Children’s Interest and Engagement in the activities: Teacher-Child Interactions (including words spoken, gestures, actions, etc.): Child-Child Interactions (including words spoken, gestures, actions, etc.):

Teacher-Family Interactions (e.g., communication during arrival and departure, encouraging family members to read or play with children, help with separations and transitions)

Other (add any relevant additional information that you gathered below) – not required.

Analysis Complete all three sections.

1. Provide a brief description of the program.

2. Describe at least three of the following: a) educational approach (e.g., intentional play,

project-based learning, Reggio Emilia, Montessori, High/Scope), b) lessons and/or activities

implemented, c) observed teaching practices, d) children’s engagement in different learning

experiences, e) teacher-child interactions, f) child-child interactions, and g) teacher-family

interactions.

Connect at least one observed experience to early learning and development standards.

3. State how your observation findings compare to what you have learned about quality care and education, developmentally appropriate practices (DAP), and the Code of Ethical Conduct.