ED 131 Assign #3

clearly defined table space, and art area a specific science or exploration are. So that would be my only change. Routines and Transitions: Describe, Effect on behavior? Level of Stimulation? What would you change? Waiting more than 2 minutes without anything to do Transitions were kind of drawn out, but children stayed busy I would have other teachers spread out and more prepared for transitions Describe, Effect on behavior? Level of Stimulation? What would you change? Waiting in line Outside time line up, squares on the floor to guide lining up I wouldn’t have changed anything Transitioning as a whole group 2 min warning, 1 min warning by timer and teacher. Teacher had children freeze by turning the lights on and off I personally don’t like using the lights as a warning, it is abrupt and can hurt kids eyes. I prefer noises or timers. How many transitions? 2 during the time that I was there Freeplay, clean up, and then outside Transitions were fairy smooth Visual Aids Pictures on shelves. Labels to indicate that four kids in each space I liked the visuals in this classroom Being told what to do “Play nice” “you need to clean up” “you can say, help and please” I would use more descriptive and positive language, like what we have learned in class Positive Descriptive Acknowledgeme “Yay” “Good job” “Be careful” “Good words” Same as above

Place for adult(s) to sit comfortably? couple adult chairs Reflection/analysis questions on following page….. Reflection/Analysis: Incorporate specifics from your observation and required readings to complete your reflection. ● Where did you observe? I observed at PCDC: the Sloth classroom. Once when our whole class went and then again on 10/22. ● Reflect and describe how each of the following classroom aspects are affecting children’s social-emotional well-being, behavior, social interactions and cultural identity. ❏ Space/Design This gives children the perspective of the classroom and a visual expectation. Design is important for functionality. ❏ Routines & Transitions Children need consistency and patterns to help them process what is going on in life. ❏ Play Areas Children are meant to play and explore the world with their bodies and minds through play. ❏ Aesthetics The way a room is presented helps a child feel secure and comfortable. ❏ Interpersonal (relationships or communication between people) Connections with adults helps a child learn to interact with peers and others in general. They learn to handle their emotions and how to respond