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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.