Classroom Observation

Paper Summary:

This paper presents a reflective observation from a writer who observed a general education kindergarten and a pre-K classroom for a period of eight weeks. In addition the writer observed an inclusion pre-K and an inclusion kindergarten classroom for a period of eight weeks. The writer then explains how the preconceived notions about the students and teaching in general changed during these observations.

Outline:
General Education Kindergarten
Prior to Observing Kindergarten
Preschool

From the Paper:

"As I began my eight week observations however, I found that many of the ideas that I had prior to the observation period simply would not work or hold up in the reality of an everyday classroom. In addition I didn't understand how important inclusion is not only to the special needs students but to the students who are not special needs. The eight week observation period in each classroom style with each age level encouraged me to develop new ideas and beliefs about the importance of inclusion at this age level and encouraged me to be open to new ideas in regular general education as well. "

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