Due in Unit 4: The completed, typed form must contain both the observation and analysis.
PRINT THIS FORM to use for both your video observation and the analysis.
Observation: Videotaped Classrooms
- Select and observe one (1) video from the five choices below.
- Write your observation notes for the video on this form.
- Once the observation is completed, type the information you recorded into the form.
Analysis
Follow the instructions below for analysis of the videotaped classroom observation.
Video Choices
- 1. North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP). (2011, February 4). Language for learning: Infants and toddlers [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DPhIQh91Mw
- Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara (CAC). (2018). Head Start Teacher’s Training Video [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8XfjDrAoaA
- Pennington, J. (2014, January 28). Morning Circle at Preschool. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZY-hB2C_Iw&feature=youtu.be
- Sandra Levine Productions. (2011, September 6). Part 2: High-quality kindergarten today. The classroom environment [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPZV- 2XhkdI
- Keirsey, B. (2012, Mar 6). Preschool Shark Math Lesson. [Video File].
- Work Life Glue. (2016, October 6.) Day in the Life of an In-Home Child Care Provider [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uya2PwOvcCo
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VIDEOTAPE OBSERVATION
Observer’s Name: _______________________ Videotape Title: _________________________________
CENTER/FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME/SCHOOL INFORMATION
Program Type (“X” for all that apply): __ center __ school __ family child care home
__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 (if applicable): Educational Philosophy: (if applicable): Curriculum Approach: Family Engagement: |
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. If there is no evidence, discuss the lesson(s) observed in the video.)
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 four questions.
For each question, provide a substantive response of at least 3 to 4 sentences.
Note: Two student examples are provided of class observations and analysis for both live and videotaped classes. They serve as guides to guide to support your critical analysis and help you identify your own responses.
- Is the observed teacher(s) an “intentional teacher”? Explain
- What are two signs of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP)?
- Describe observed family engagement and/or family-teacher interactions. Do you find the practices effective for supporting families as their children’s first teachers?
If none are observed, write one way the teacher could support families to engage children in similar learning experiences in their homes.
- What is one characteristic of this teacher that you would try to emulate as a teacher?
Explain why.