University of DelawareDepartment of Human Development and Family Sciences

Early Childhood Education12 Week Student Teaching Assignments

Fall 2018

Notes for Fall 2018: Please read ALL of the descriptions for the assignments on this document. You will be asked to resubmit assignments that are not completed according to the expectations. Please use the Canvas EDUC400 site to download the lesson plan documents. It will be up to you to pace and add your steps for completing any HDFS 424 and 441 projects to your gird. Examples of lesson plans and select assignments are available on Canvas. Go to the Canvas site and click on the folders “Example Lessons” and “Example Assignments” to view these models. For lesson plans, you will write detailed lesson plans until your FI and CE approve you to move onto the short lesson plan format.

WEEK 1: Be involved in all aspects of the classroom from day 1.

Spend this week becoming acquainted with your classroom and school/program. Read school records for children. Take time to familiarize yourself with curricular and school resources and materials. Observe and talk with your clinical educator* (CE) about:

• The classroom schedule including when you are to arrive and leave. At minimum, this should match your teacher’s required hours,

• Attending all professional development (PD) and school/program activities, including UD coteaching workshops. Ask your CE if you need permission from the administration to attend the PD,

• Meeting with your CE and field instructor* (FI),• Setting times/making plans for meeting daily and weekly to review progress and to

set weekly goals. Coplanning and coreflecting will happen during this time as well,

• How you will exchange information/receive feedback on a daily basis. Some teams keep a notebook for writing each other notes. Others use ‘huddles’ for communicating ideas during a lesson each day,

• What is the best method of communication outside of school hours?• School policies including procedures for fire drills and other emergencies,• Role of families and community members in the classroom, • Curriculum planning and classroom set-up including required curriculum, content

standards, progress reports, individual educational plans, available materials and supplies,

• Classroom management,• Assessment- how does your CE track student progress?• Other teaching duties which you will be expected to participate in or assume,• Review the student teaching assignments that you will be responsible for

throughout this placement. Record questions you and your CE have and discuss with your FI,

• Any other questions or concerns you may have.

IF CHILDREN ARE PRESENT: Spend time interacting with and getting to know all of the children. Oversee/participate in various areas of the classroom.

Make a point to notice and remember what children’s interests are. How are the children’s individual experiences and cultures reflected in their play and interactions? How does the physical environment support the activities and needs of the children? What skills and traits are being cultivated?

Due:

1. Classroom Schedule: Prepare a schedule outlining the day. Make a list of days that you will not be in session. Talk with your clinical educator. Are there days or times that your FI should not plan to visit? List these.

2. Personal Goals: What would you like to gain from this experience? Thinking back on past placements, what aspects of teaching do you still need to focus most on? Think about coteaching; what would you like to learn in the moment most from your CE? Write goals to share with your CE and FI.

3. Introductory Letters: Write a letter to the families in your classroom and an additional one to the program/school staff you will work with as colleagues over

the course of your placement introducing yourself. Think about what you know about the community, school program, and your families when writing this letter. What do you think they would like/need to know about you and your plans for the next twelve weeks? What “style” will best convey this information to this group of people? Have your final draft APPROVED by your CE and FI before sending it home. Some schools will also require that the letter be approved by administration. Please ask your CE for your school’s policy.

4. Class and School Profile: Complete the Class and School Profile form found on the Canvas website under Files-Student Teaching Assignments-Class and School Profile Form. This information will be used in the upcoming weeks to plan. It is important that this piece (especially information related to the children) be thorough and complete).

5. Safety Document: Complete the safety document found on the Canvas website under Files-Student Teaching Assignments-Safety Document. You can take a picture of these policies and paste the pictures onto the document instead of retyping the procedures.

6. Lesson Plan 1: Write 1 detailed lesson plan to be implemented during week 2. Use information from your coplanning session and be mindful of coteaching in your construction of the plan. Detailed Lesson Plan templates can be found on the Canvas website under Resources-Student Teaching Assignments-Lesson Plans-ECE Detailed Lesson Plan. ALL PLANS MUST BE APPROVED BY CE AND SUBMITTED TO FI FOR FEEDBACK BY THE DUE DATE. **CEs reserve the right to revoke your ability to implement any lessons that have not been approved in advance.

7. Reflection 1: List three significant events that occurred this week. Briefly describe them. Choose one event to “discuss” in detail. Using the questions below and the resources on Sakai as a guide, analyze the situation that you chose. What did you learn about the program, your CE, and about yourself?

The purpose of reflection is to help you conscientiously examine at least some of the thinking, actions and responses that occur in the classroom in order to gain a better understanding (What influenced or impacted the success of an activity? How well did this situation/interaction align with your philosophy? Etc.). By actively thinking about and examining situations/experiences that occur, it is hoped that you will use this insight to improve your teaching. Include in your reflection how you intend to use what you have learned from this experience in

the future. Reflections should be submitted to FI by the given due date and THESE DO NOT NEED TO BE SHARED WITH THE CE.

See “REFLECTION GUIDANCE” and other helpful documents on Canvas for information regarding expectations for this assignment in future weeks. This can be found on under Files-Resources.

WEEK 2: Coteach 1st lesson

Coteach Lesson 1. If children were not present last week, they should be this week. Get to know the children and the classroom and look at and notice children’s play interest. How and when do children incorporate reading and writing into their play activities? Are there differences in children’s approaches and abilities? What factors influence these differences? How are the children using math and science skills in the classroom? Again note differences in abilities and approaches. What about socially and physically? Are you noticing friendship patterns? Personality differences? Differences in how children approach school and learning? Notice fine and gross motor needs and abilities. Spend time overseeing/supervising each area of the classroom. Begin to coplan for and lead additional activities. Discuss Target Children and the Core Learning Assignment with your CE. Complete the Bi-Weekly Conference Sheet with your CE found on the Canvas site under Files-Resources.Due:1. Classroom and School Observation Form: Complete the classroom and school

observation form found on the Canvas website under Files-Student Teaching Assignments-Classroom Observation Form

2. Lesson Plans 2, 3, and 4: Complete 3 detailed lesson plans in a variety of content/developmental areas to implement in week 3. You MUST use at least TWO DIFFERENT COTEACHING APPROACHES in these three plans. For example, if you use Teach and Assist for Lesson 2 and 3, you may not use this approach for Lesson 4.3. Reflection 2: See “Reflection Guidance” on Canvas for more details. Make sure to keep track of reflecting on the expected topics.4. Anecdotal Notes: Observe all children and record brief, meaningful, and objective

notes on each child’s ability. Plan to take a minimum of one note per child each week. Share the information you collect with your CE and plan to share your collection system and the data you collect with your FI, who will check these notes for several weeks during their visits and as needed.

5. Identify 2 Target Children: Select 2 children to track closely for the remainder ofyour placement. Select children with varying needs, abilities, and dispositions. Using the program’s report card/progress report/data collection methods, observe and collect data in all areas of development on these two children for the remainder of your placement. You will be expected to complete a progress report on both children that will include a summary that would be able to be respectfully and professionally shared with families at the completion of your placement.

WEEK 3: Coteach Lessons 2, 3, and 4

Coteach your three lessons that you coplanned last week. Discuss performance with your CE. What were the strengths/weaknesses of the activity? Tell two things you liked about the activity. What do you wish you had done differently? How would you change this lesson? What did children learn/gain? What did you learn about the children? How

can you use this information? Discuss planning for a family event. Continue to meet weekly with your clinical educator to discuss progress and to set goals. Discuss a time where you can observe a family conference for your HDFS 424 assignment.

Due:1. Lesson Plans 5: Write a fifth lesson plan to be implemented in week 4 on a

different day than your half day plan.2. Half Day Lesson Plan 1 : Create Half Day Lesson Plan 1 to be implemented in

week 4. You MUST use PARALLEL TEACHING during some portion of this half day plan or lesson 5. Directions for these plans can be found on the Canvas website under Resources-Student Teaching Assignments-Lesson Plans-ECE Half-Day Plans.

3. Reflection 3: See “Reflection Guidance” on Canvas for more details. Make sure to keep track of reflecting on the expected topics.4. Anecdotal Notes : Continue to take brief, meaningful, and objective notes on each child’s ability.5. Target Children Pre-Assessment: Using the progress report that you will utilize as afinal assessment measure, assess both target children in all areas represented on the document. Use this information as a pre-assessment and to inform your planning with these children in mind. Share this information with your CE.6. Identify Core Learning Assessment Skill: Following discussions with your CE, share the skill you have identified as a focus skill for your upcoming planning throughout the placement. Resources for the core learning assignment can be found on the Canvas website under Files-Student Teaching Assignments-Core Learning Assignment

Assessment Review and Conference with CE: Take time to review assessment data collected by your CE thus far this year (individual records, past progress reports or report cards etc.). Meet to discuss and compare your observations made during weeks 1-3 and insights you gathered by reviewing student records. Together select/identify the skills that you will target in your lead weeks. Be sure to identify objectives/skills/learning outcomes for all areas of development. Your planning should be designed to meet the needs of the whole child.

WEEK 4: Coteach Lesson 5 & Lead Half Day 1Coteach plan 5 and lead half day 1. Continue to meet with your CE on a regular basis to discuss progress. Start to assume additional responsibilities in the classroom including transition times. Begin coplanning for Lead weeks. Complete the Bi-Weekly Conference Form with your CE.

Due: 1. Lesson Plans 6 & 7: Write two lesson plans to implement in week 5 on a day

other than your half day.2. Half Day Lesson Plan 2 : Create Half Day Lesson Plan 2 to be implemented in

week 5. You MUST use STATION TEACHING for some part of Half Day 2 or lesson 6 or 7.

3. Family Event Plan: Instructions for the family event plan can be found on the Canvas website under Files-Student Teaching Assignments-Family Event Assignment

4. Core Learning Assignment Rubric: Develop a rubric defining/describing what you will be looking for from your students. Your rubric should accurately reflect the information you found in your developmental research. Be sure to note sources at the

bottom of your rubric. More information on the rubric can be found on the Canvas site under Files- Student Teaching Assignments-Core Learning Assignment.

5. Reflection 4: See “Reflection Guidance” on Canvas for more details. Make sure to keep track of reflecting on the expected topics.

6. Anecdotal Notes: Your FI may continue to check these during observations. Be prepared at coplanning sessions with your data in order to drive your planning decisions and rationales.

7. Target Children: Continue to collect ongoing data for two target children. Share observations with your CE.

8. Core Learning Assignment Samples: Collect baseline samples for your core learning assignment. Save these samples for future use in this project.

WEEK 5: Coteach Lessons 6 & 7, Lead Half Day 2Coteach Lessons 6 & 7, Lead Half Day 2. Continue to coplan and to share teaching responsibilities with your CE. In preparation for your lead weeks, begin to “take over” more of the day. Make sure that you are getting experience dealing with all parts of the schedule (arrival, dismissal, snack, groups, transitions, etc.) Evaluate your performance thus far using the mid-term evaluation form (Files-Resources). Schedule a time for a mid-term evaluation conference with CE and FI.

Due:1. Full Day 1 Lesson Plan: Write daily plans for 1 full day to be implemented

next week. You MUST use SPLIT-CLASS DIFFERENTIATION for some part of your full day. Directions for the Full Day plans can be found on the Canvas website under Files-Student Teaching Assignments-Lesson Plans- ECE Full Day Plans.

2. Lead Week Planning Part 1: Lead Week Resources can be found on the Canvas website under Files-Student Teaching Assignments-ECE Lead Weeks. This will be considered a working document that will be revised over the next several weeks.

3. Reflection 5 : See “Reflection Guidance” on Canvas for more details. Make sure to keep track of reflecting on the expected topics.

4. Anecdotal Notes: Your FI may continue to check these during observations. Be prepared at coplanning sessions with your data in order to drive your planning decisions and rationales.

5. Target Children: Continue with data collection.6. Core Learning Assignment: Begin teaching Core Learning Assignment

topic.

WEEK 6: Lead Full Day 1

Lead Full Day 1. As you approach your lead weeks you should begin to move into role as lead teacher. This week you will assume responsibility for 1 full day. This is an opportunity for you to work out any “kinks” before beginning your full lead weeks. Are there parts of the schedule or routines that you are still not comfortable with? Discuss these issues with your CE and FI. Use this time to identify areas that may still

need to focus on or think about in your lead week planning. Participate in a midterm conference with your CE and FI. Implement your family event.

Due:1. Full Day Lesson Plan 2 and 3: Write daily plans for 2 full days to be implemented next week. You MUST use SUPPLEMENTAL TEACHING for some part of your Full Day 2 or 3.2. Lead Week Planning Part 2: Complete part 2. This may include revisions from part 1. This is considered a working document that will be revised over the next several weeks. 3. Reflection 6: See “Reflection Guidance” on Canvas for more details.4. Anecdotal Notes: Your FI may continue to check these during observations. Be prepared at coplanning sessions with your data in order to drive your planning decisions and rationales.5. Target Children: Continue with data collection. Share findings with your CE.6. Core Learning Assignment: Continue teaching chosen topic

WEEK 7: Lead Full Days 2 and 3Lead Full Day 2 and 3. As you approach your lead weeks you should begin to move into the role as lead teacher. This week you will assume responsibility for 2 full days. This is an opportunity for you to work out any additional “kinks” before beginning your full lead weeks. Are there parts of the schedule or routines that you are still not comfortable with? Discuss these issues with your CE and FI. Use this time to identify areas that you may still need to focus on or think about in your lead week planning.

Due:

1. Lead Week Planning Part 3: Complete part 3 and at least the grid for the first week. You may also submit the second week grid at this time if you are able to. This may include revisions from Part 1 and 2.

2. Lead Week Information Letters: Prepare an informative piece of communication regarding your upcoming lead weeks to be sent home to families and an additional one to be sent to colleagues/ program staff. Consider including information on what children will experience and learn, skills and concepts of focus, home-school connections, and your contact information. Have your CE and FI approve this document prior to sending home. If required, have administration approve the letter.

3. Reflection 7: See “Reflection Guidance” on Canvas for more details. Make sure to keep track of reflecting on the expected topics.

4. Anecdotal Notes: Your FI may continue to check these during observations. Be prepared at coplanning sessions with your data in order to drive your planning decisions and rationales.

5. Target Children: Continue with data collection. Share findings with your CE.6. Core Learning Assingment: Continue teaching chosen topic

WEEK 8: Lead week 1Lead Week 1. You are now responsible for planning and evaluating all lessons and activities. You should stay at your placement the FULL DAY on Wednesdays during your lead weeks. In addition you should assume responsibility for setting up the environment and cleaning up. Your CE will continue to assist you in self- evaluating and will provide you with feedback on strengths and concerns. Reflect on the effectiveness of your changes. It is never too late to make well-thought-through changes or adjustments to your interactions in the classroom or to your unit plans. Just because you have handed in a “final” copy of your unit, does not mean that you cannot make adjustments. Discuss changes with your FI and CE. Complete the Bi-Weekly Conference Form with your CE.

Due: 1. Lead Week Plans: Provide Lead Week 2 Grid Plans if not already submitted.2. Reflection 8: See “Reflection Guidance” on Canvas for more details. Make sure to

keep track of reflecting on the expected topics.3. Anecdotal Notes: Your FI may continue to check these during observations. Be

prepared at coplanning sessions with your data in order to drive your planning decisions and rationales.

4. Target Children: Continue with data collection. Share findings with your CE5. Core Learning Assignment: Continue teaching chosen topic

WEEK 9: Lead weekLead Week 2. You are now responsible for planning and evaluating all lessons and activities. You should stay at your placement the full day on Wednesdays during your lead weeks. In addition you should assume responsibility for setting up the environment and cleaning up. Your CE will continue to assist you in self- evaluating and will provide you with feedback on strengths and concerns. Reflect on the effectiveness of your changes. As stated before, it is never too late to make well-thought-through changes or adjustments to your interactions in the classroom or to your unit plans. Just because you have handed in a “final” copy of your unit, does not mean that you cannot make adjustments. Discuss changes with your FI and CE.

Due: 1. Full Day 4 Lesson : Write a daily plan for 1 full day to be implemented next

week. You MUST use UNIFIED COTEACHING for some part of the Full Day plan.

2. Reflection 9: See “Reflection Guidance” on Canvas for more details. Make sure to keep track of reflecting on the expected topics.

3. Anecdotal Notes: Your FI may continue to check these during observations. Be prepared at coplanning sessions with your data in order to drive your planning decisions and rationales.

4. Target Children: Continue with data collection. Share findings with your CE.5. Core Learning Assignment: Continue teaching chosen topic

WEEK 10: Lead Full Day 4

Lead Full Day 4. During the remaining weeks, you will begin to transition out of the classroom. Although you will still be coplanning and coteaching, you will be taking less of a lead role so that your relationship with the children will begin to change. Use the re-maining weeks to reflect on your personal growth and think about goals for your next placement. You may also want to discuss with both your CE and FI if it’s appropriate for you to observe in other classrooms and/or meet with or shadow a professional in the school (e.g. physical or occupational therapist, school counselor, etc.). You may also want to consider asking an administrator (e.g. principal or director) to observe you during your lead day. Schedule a final evaluation meeting with your CE and FI. Complete the Bi-Weekly Conference form with your CE.

Due:1. Half Day 3 Plan: Create Half Day Lesson Plan 3 to be implemented in week 11.2. Reflection 10: See “Reflection Guidance” on Canvas for more details. Make sure

to keep track of reflecting on the expected topics.3. Anecdotal Notes: Your FI may continue to check these during observations. Be

prepared at coplanning sessions with your data in order to drive your planning decisions and rationales.

4. Target Children: Continue with data collection. Share findings with your CE.5. Core Learning Assignment: Continue teaching chosen topic

WEEK 11: Lead Half Day 3 Lead Full Day 3. During the remaining weeks, you will begin to transition out of the classroom. Although you will still be coplanning and coteaching, you will be taking less of a lead role so that your relationship with the children will begin to change. Use the re-maining weeks to reflect on your personal growth and think about goals for your next placement. You may also want to discuss with both of your Clinical Educators if it’s ap-propriate for you to observe in other classrooms and/or meet with or shadow a profes-sional in the school (e.g. physical or occupational therapist, school counselor, etc.). You may also want to consider asking an administrator (e.g. principal or director) to observe you during your lead day.

Due:1. Lesson Plans 8 & 9: Write lesson plans for Lessons 8 & 9. Consider various

methods of coteaching.2. Lead Week Planning Part 4: Complete section 4 of the lead week planning

form.3. Reflection 11: See “Reflection Guidance” on Canvas for more details. Make sure

to keep track of reflecting on the expected topics.

4. Target Children: Collect-post assessment samples from the two target children. 5. Core Learning Assignment: Collect-post assessment samples for each child in

the classroom.

WEEK 12: Coteach Lessons 8 & 9Coteach Lesson 8 & 9. This week you will spend time wrapping up loose ends and assisting your CE with planning and leading activities throughout the classroom as needed. If there are other experiences that you would like to have before you leave, discuss needs and interests with CE to see what can be arranged. Fill out final evaluation form and participate in final three-way conference with CE and FI. Write a thank you letter to the principal and your CE.

Due:1. Reflection 12: See “Reflection Guidance” on Canvas for more details. Make sure to

keep track of reflecting on the expected topics.2. Family Event Reflection: Instructions for the reflection of the family event plan

can be found on the Canvas website under Files-Student Teaching Assignments-Family Event Assignment.

3. Anecdotal Notes: Your FI may continue to check these during observations. Be prepared at coplanning sessions with your data in order to drive your planning decisions and rationales.

4. Thank you letters: Write professional thank you letters to your CE and the administration of your school. These can be typed but handwritten notes provide an added personal touch.

WEEK 13+Use this week to make up any classroom time that has been missed during your placement. Your final evaluation conference may also occur during this week.

Due:1. Core Learning Assignment: Submit your assignment to your FI and on the Canvas EDUC400 site.2. Target Children Assessment: Progress Reports for Targeted Children are due this week. Write a brief summary about each child to provide context (e.g. age in months, identified special needs, family situation, ELL status, etc.). Summarize weekly assessment data collected throughout your placement for your identified children. Using the program report card/progress report format, complete a progress report and narrative for your 2 identified children. Write out what you would say about EACH are of learning/development/curriculum. Your narrative must reflect the growth of the whole child and must address all areas of development. Assume both the report card and the narrative will be shared with the child’s parent(s) (this is your audience). Submit reports to your CE and FI. Examples are provided on the Canvas website under Files-Example Assignments.

3. Family Meeting Reflection: Information on this assignment is located on the HDFS 424 syllabus.

Congratulations you did it!

*Your clinical educator (CE) is the teacher of the classroom you will be student teaching in. Your field instructor (FI) is the University supervisor who will be assisting you and observing you throughout the placement.