Observation Part 1: Infants Introduction: A brief overview of your observation setting. (1-2 paragraphs) Summary of information from the teacher in the infant setting. (2-4 paragraphs) Evaluation of infant routines and transitions you observed for safety, consistency, responsiveness, respect, and whether/how they fostered responsive and respectful relationships including attachment and/or autonomy appropriately. Be sure to … Read more
Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to use different types of observation and conduct observations of physical, social, cognitive, and/or language development by using appropriate observation strategies. Directions: Part I. 1. Describe the purposes of the different types of observations (Anecdotal, Running Record, Time Sampling, and Event Sampling). Part II. Watch three short videos … Read more
As a principal, you must be able to evaluate a lesson and provide critical feedback using evidence from the lesson. After viewing the videos, “Content Knowledge” and “High Expectations,” select one to evaluate using your school’s formal teacher evaluation instrument. In 500-750 words, address the following: Briefly explain the format of the evaluation tool … Read more
For this benchmark, in collaboration with your principal mentor, recommend possible improvements in instruction by executing a coaching cycle (pre-conference, observation, post-conference) with one beginning teacher. During the pre-conference, identify with the beginning teacher areas for improvement and include recommendations on the effective use of technology. Use any remaining field experience hours to assist … Read more
Part 1: Informal Observation Feedback For this assignment respond to the case study in 250-500 words including the following: Assumptions: At least 3-5 assumptions you have made about what is happening in the classroom. Questions: Minimum of 3-5 open-ended questions you would ask the teacher about the class and lesson in order to test your assumptions and gain … Read more
“According to child development specialists, one of the most accurate ways to learn about children is to observe them in daily activities” (Wortham, 2012, p. 117). Among the many types of observation discussed in Chapter 5, anecdotal records, running records, time sampling, and event sampling are widely used in schools and centers across the … Read more
Technology use affects the culture of a school campus. As a leader, create a technology plan that aligns to the mission and vision of the school, while maintaining student achievement as the desired outcome. For this assignment, you will have the opportunity to observe and collect anecdotal data on technology use. Allocate at least … Read more
As a mental health worker, it is important to know the effects substance abuse and addictions can have on the family system. This assignment will help you learn this concept. Conduct research in your community for an on ground or online meeting place that deals with substance abuse/addiction. You will need to attend a … Read more