ECH 302 Wk 4 – Observations Comparison

Source and schedule 2 separate observations in which you:

• Conduct the following observations:
• 1 observation must be in an early childhood setting that serves children from birth through preschool.
• 1 observation must be in an early childhood setting that serves children from kindergarten through Grade 3.
• Conduct each observation for at least 1 hour. If needed, this hour can include follow-up interview time with the teacher to address items that weren’t visible during the observation.
• Choose an appropriate early childhood setting, such as a:
• Special education classroom
• General education inclusive classroom
• Gifted and talented classroom
• Speech and language classroom
• Head Start program
• Early learning center
• Private intervention agency

Use the Observation Guide to guide and document your observations.

Write a 350- to 700-word summary in which you:

• Compare each of the early childhood settings you observed.
• Identify and describe the client or student population and the special needs present.
• Describe the types of services available for clients.
• Describe the staffing circumstances (i.e., number of staff, types of positions, and student-to-teacher ratios).
• Identify and describe steps taken to help the general education teacher meet the needs of their diverse classroom.
• Describe any instructional or behavioral modifications or accommodations observed in the classroom.
• Describe types of technology and how they contribute to the learning environment.
• Describe evidence of students’ acceptance of each other.
• Describe the interaction between the teacher and students in the classroom.
• Identify and describe any other relevant observations related to your class readings and discussions.

Cite references to support your summary.

Format your citations and summary according to APA guidelines.

Record your field experience observations in My Time Log in TK20.

Submit your observation chart and summary.