CENTER/FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME/SCHOOL INFORMATION

Program Type (“X” for all that apply): _public _private _non-profit _faith-based _corporate _other: __________ Teaching Staff Total Observed: _____ Teachers _____ Assistant Teachers ______ Other: ________________

Children Total Observed: ____Infants ____ Toddlers ____ Preschoolers ____Kindergartners ____ Primary (1-3)

EDUCATIONAL APPROACH You are looking for signs of quality, applied theories, one or two specific approaches,

and developmentally appropriate practices. Program’s Philosophy (Listen for descriptions of the listed items. Is there a specific theory-based philosophy, model, approach or curriculum? What is their approach to family engagement?)

Mission and Vision: Educational Philosophy: Curriculum Approach: Family Engagement:

CHS111: Foundations of Early Childhood Education

Videotaped Classroom Observation & Analysis Tool

POSTED CLASSROOM INFORMATION Do you see signs of the following in the videotape?

(Put “X” for all that are observed): ___ Daily Schedule ___ Lesson Plan ___Parent/Family Bulletin Board ___ Children’s Creations: (e.g., art, writing, dictated stories) ___ Other _______________________________________________________________________________ Lesson Plan: Describe evidence of developmental domains and early learning standards? (Hint: You may find evidence in a lesson plan or postings around the classroom in different learning centers, on the Family Bulletin Board.)

OBSERVED EXPERIENCES Write only what you see and what you hear! Only the facts! No opinions!

Location (Check all that apply): ____ Classroom _____ Outdoors (e.g., playground) _____ Indoor Gymnasium _____Other: ___________________________________________

Daily Schedule Routine (e.g., free choice, morning meeting, transition to outdoors, … ) Materials being used: Signs of Children’s Interest and Engagement in the activities: Teacher-Child Interactions (including words spoken, gestures, actions, etc.): Child-Child Interactions (including words spoken, gestures, actions, etc.):

Teacher-Family Interactions (e.g., communication during arrival and departure, encouraging family members to read or play with children, help with separations and transitions)

Other (add any relevant additional information that you gathered below) – not required.

Analysis #1 Complete all three sections for Videotape #1.

1. Provide a brief description of the videotape.

2. Describe at least three of the following: a) educational approach (e.g., intentional play,

project-based learning, Reggio Emilia, Montessori, High/Scope), b) lessons and/or activities

implemented, c) observed teaching practices, d) children’s engagement in different learning

experiences, e) teacher-child interactions, f) child-child interactions, and g) teacher-family

interactions.

Connect at least one observed experience to early learning and development standards.

3. State how your observation findings compare to what you have learned about quality care and education, developmentally appropriate practices (DAP), and the Code of Ethical Conduct.Essay