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Focus on the SETTING To gain insight and knowledge from your field experience, your observations must be careful, analytical, and deliberate. Once you have made your observations, you need to consider carefully what you have seen and relate to what you have learned in this class. Copy and paste this form into a Word file to complete. Turn in field notes with your report. The observation report is to be included in your Practicum Portfolio. School: ________________________________ Date: ______________ Time: ___________ Grade: ______________________ Teacher(s) _____________________________________ Describe The School: As you approach it The office Your experience at the office before going to the classroom What do you see in the halls as you walk to the classroom? Who do you see in the school? Visit the library and describe what you see. Describe The Classroom: Entrance Walls Furnishings Organizational tools How is the classroom arranged for learning? How many students are there? Describe the students Talking patterns in the room Interruptions Transitions Materials (texts, manipulatives, books, writing and drawing materials) Teaching equipment Technology Centers · Make a sketch of the classroom (and anything you find of interest)· The focus of this observation is the setting, but make sure to note any teaching approaches or learning events that relate to issues discussed in this course.· Write questions you have about what you observe or do not observe in the classroom. |
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