For my first field experience, I decided to visit and observe a 4th grade classroom. Since I am a volunteer at my daughter’s school I visited Mark Twain elementary. I am not an ECED major and have never really been to a classroom except for meet the teacher days or class parties. Even when I did attend this events I never payed much attention to my surroundings. As a result, I had no clue what to expect or exactly what to look for.
The first thing I observed when entering the classroom was the classroom atmosphere. The room looked fun and inviting. I immediately noticed lots of wall art, bright colors, and even different learning stations. Since I was observing a classroom that contained young children I decided to look at safety first. The tables and chairs were strategically placed not to block any windows or exits. Each desk was neatly organized into individual rows. The chairs each had four tennis balls cut open and …show more content…
While the snack in class was an awesome idea I had concerns about safety. Many children have allergies and this could be dangerous. I wanted to know the school’s policy on snacks and brining outside food on campus. I was also curious about the BYOD policy and how and when students could use their devices. I figured out I could get this information from the Alvin ISD website and student handbook.
The information I gathered from this experience can be incredibly useful in so many ways. By taking the time to look at a normal everyday classroom more closely I was able to see safety concerns I may not have noticed otherwise. Students can learn about safety by allowing them to look around the room and point out things they think are unsafe. Looking at something from a different level or different perspective can really open your eyes! I loved the way this teacher could be consistent with her routines. It was clear to see that her consistency made the day go by much
The first thing I observed when entering the classroom was the classroom atmosphere. The room looked fun and inviting. I immediately noticed lots of wall art, bright colors, and even different learning stations. Since I was observing a classroom that contained young children I decided to look at safety first. The tables and chairs were strategically placed not to block any windows or exits. Each desk was neatly organized into individual rows. The chairs each had four tennis balls cut open and …show more content…
While the snack in class was an awesome idea I had concerns about safety. Many children have allergies and this could be dangerous. I wanted to know the school’s policy on snacks and brining outside food on campus. I was also curious about the BYOD policy and how and when students could use their devices. I figured out I could get this information from the Alvin ISD website and student handbook.
The information I gathered from this experience can be incredibly useful in so many ways. By taking the time to look at a normal everyday classroom more closely I was able to see safety concerns I may not have noticed otherwise. Students can learn about safety by allowing them to look around the room and point out things they think are unsafe. Looking at something from a different level or different perspective can really open your eyes! I loved the way this teacher could be consistent with her routines. It was clear to see that her consistency made the day go by much