Humanities Homework Help. ECH 301 Meridian Community College Week 5 Early Childhood Setting Reflection
Many children spend a large portion of their day in early childhood settings. Because of this, early childhood settings should be positive learning environments where children can explore a variety of learning materials in a number of settings (e.g., small group, large group, inside, outside).
Select an early childhood setting, such as a childcare center, a preschool, or a K–3 classroom, and schedule time to observe a teacher there.
Consider the following when arranging your classroom observation site:
- The school’s policies on observations (if any)
- The school and age/grade level you’d like to observe (This typically aligns with what grade you wish to teach.)
- The method of contacting the teacher (e.g., phone call, visit, email, etc.)
- The best time of day for teacher and students to factor into scheduling observation time
Write a 350- to 700-word reflection in which you:
- Summarize each area of observation.
- Justify whether or not the classroom schedule and learning experiences observed were developmentally appropriate.
- Explain whether this conformed to your personal philosophy of early childhood education.
- Explain the use of self-reflection by teachers and how it improves teaching and learning.
- Describe what you learned from this field experience and how you will apply it to your future role as a teacher.