My Observation : Williamsburg Montessori School

Southwest Montessori school’s main goal is to help build enough confidence in their students, so that they can work individually and feel unique. Throughout my observation, I could feel that they are working on their goal. Each student from pre-kindergarten to first grade all had a sense of confidence when they would talk amongst themselves. The students were encouraged to converse with each other using polite

For my observation, I observed a first to third grade special day class at a public Fresno Unified School District classroom in Fresno, California. When I first entered the classroom all the students, approximately 10 students, were sitting down on the rug in front of the class as the teacher was reading a short story to them. When she finished they would go over their reading assignment.

Journal one of the Westminster College class EDU 562 Field Experience was related to observation and participation with a first grade classroom, on Monday, January 4, 2016. Upon arrival the class teacher provided instructions to assist in the set up of the classroom January calendar, make a graph of the lunch choices, and to pass out morning work for the students to complete as they arrived in the classroom. At 8:30 a.m. the teacher welcomed most of the students with excitement as they entered the room. She informed the students in detail and repeated the routine and morning arrival instructions. Once everyone arrived, the teacher rang a bell which symbolized it

Manzo Elementary School in the west Tucson neighborhood of Barrio Hollywood is not only my field study location but also the school that my little host brother and sister attend, which makes my connection to the school a daily part of my life. Every morning, I eat breakfast with my host brother and sister, and on interning days I will sometimes walk home with them. Aside from witnessing the daily comings and goings, I see their homework and I hear the stories about their day at school. Moreover, my host mom is close friends with Moses Thompson, the school counselor and mastermind behind Manzo’s ecology program, which allows me to understand a parent’s opinion of the program and Moses. Living with a Manzo family has jumpstarted my pondering about how I fit into the Manzo community, my privileged expectations on education and children, how I personally impact Manzo, and how I envision a better public education system based on my experiences.

Throughout this essay I will be discussing what I experienced with my time observing my aunt. I have been observing Julie Tolbert, my aunt, for a few weeks and have gained so much information that will help me tremendously. When the eighth grade students visited I was able to get a glimpse at what students in the upper levels of school were like and was able to make a definite decision on whether or not I would stay with early childhood or move to middle grades. After discussing what I learned from my different field experiences, I will discuss the different theories and models that I observed and compare and contrast what could have been differently. I will bring up the theories that I think were used that Julie did not even

In conclusion, observing in Lewis E. Wadsworth elementary school with Mrs. Poland was an amazing experience. As I said in the beginning it was my childhood dream come true. I have always wanted to work with children who struggle in academics and everyday life. It has always been a passion thriving inside of me. I have already made plans to continue volunteering with Mrs. Poland and Mrs. Byrne’s. Mrs. Byrne is the EBD teacher. I was able to meet her in person today Friday September 11th. She has such a heart for these children as well. I would like to add she has incorporated many calming techniques in her classroom to help keep the children relaxed and comfortable. She was explaining to me how she first started off a few years back

Within my ten hours of observation, I witnessed an Early Childhood, Childhood, and Middle Childhood classroom. Through the duration of these hours, I visited School 17 and School 30. My seven hours at School 17 consisted of experiences within an Early Childhood and a Childhood setting. The Early Childhood hours occurred in a Pre-Kindergarten classroom setting with Ms. Mitrakos. The Childhood observations occurred in a first-grade classroom with Ms. Hordan. My three hours at School 30 involved experiences within a Middle Childhood setting. These observation hours occurred in a 6th-grade math class. My observations within both schools inspired me to continue my passion for Early Childhood Education.

The field work that I have done was at the Foundation daycare between 9am and 10:30 am. The daycare is next to the Shaar Hashomayim on Metcalfe and Kensington Avenue in Westmount (o). When I first went to the school I went through the courtyard which had cemented pillars and archways (O) as well as a row of plastic play houses of a variety of colours and sizes (O). The doors are all locked therefore I had to ring the Foundation school doorbell (O). The school has 2 stories (O); the first story is where the daycare (O) is and the second floor is where the elementary school (O) is located. There are 6 classrooms (O) and each classroom has a specific age group (O). While walking to the classroom, there are rows of cubbies and hooks along the walls

The first location I conducted my observations at was at my Church on a Sunday Morning. I spent about an hour watching one of our young elementary school teachers teach the kids during Sunday School by reading and talking with them.

I chose to research study conducted to my interview at Louisville Fair Elementary School in Louisville Mississippi because it is about every child, every chance, and everyday opportunity for Kindergarten through second grade. It has great vision, mission, support of all families and the children’s education is the number one concern. “The Fair Elementary School has 673 low income families for this school that the demographic breakdown of Blacks, White, Hispanic, and two race children but it is more male than female”. (Retrieved from http://public-schools.startclass.com) They encourage the family and community to be engage with the children learning and give option for suggestion for improve participation. The daily processes and routines

My daughter, Mellanie Cruz, is currently attending Olive Street School. During the 2015-2016 school year, she was enrolled as a pre-kindergarten in Mrs. Gutierrez class. For the next school year, I would like Mellanie to attend her class as a kindergartener. I feel having Mellanie attend Mrs. Gutierrez class for the new school year will reduce a lot of back to school anxiety that may arise being in a new environment since she already feels comfortable with that teacher. One thing that I really appreciate about Mrs. Gutierrez as a teacher is the communication she has with us as parents. Anything whether it is positive, negative, or any concerns she may have, she is open with us and is of help in any way she can be. At this time, I would like

I was lucky enough to get to observe two of my children through this observation assignment. My three year old daughter who attends preschool at Temple Tots, here in Portsmouth. Also my youngest son, who is in second grade at Portsmouth West Elementary School. I really enjoyed the observations, and not just because my children were there. Reading and trying to imagine what a classroom is really like is more difficult than it would seem. Actually getting to be present during school and feeling the atmosphere created is a completely different experience.

Westchester Hill School 29 is an integrated public school from pre-K to 8th grade. Westchester Hill School serves students from a variety cultural diversity and racial backgrounds. The student population is very diverse .The demographics include 9% Asian students, 28% Black students, 44 % Hispanic students, 16% White students, 2% Two or more races. The school consisted with 93% of ELA and English Language learner with 7%, and 30 % of their student‘s population are inclusive or focus learner‘s students with 2% of ESL students overall.

My first day of observations had finally arrived. Filled with excitement, I opened the doors to Pleasant Ridge Elementary School, and walked into the front office to sign in as a guest for the day. I made my way to the second grade wing to do my first observation for my field experience report. The second grade instructor greeted me as I entered her classroom, with a big bright smile I found made her classroom warm and inviting.

This week I had the opportunity to fulfill my practicum hours at two different locations. The locations that I observed were Columbia Elementary School’s summer care program and a Mad City Money Event located at Members 1st Credit Union. Both experiences opened my eyes to see a wide range of situations and behaviors among kindergarten through high school. Each observation provided two very different outlooks and each contributed to my knowledge in some way.