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How to Observe How to write Journal 1

How to Observe How to write Journal 1. Field Observation Skill #1: Observing. When observing students to learn about how they learn, why is it important to record just the facts, as objectively as you can?. Observation tips. You are video recorders Evidence vs analysis

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How to Observe How to write Journal 1

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  1. How to ObserveHow to write Journal 1

  2. Field Observation Skill #1: Observing

  3. When observing students to learn about how they learn, why is it important to record just the facts, as objectively as you can?

  4. Observation tips • You are video recorders • Evidence vs analysis • Develop short-cut codes • Get as much detail as possible • Draw maps (example: of a playground or room) • Count numbers of males & females • Write down direct quotes • See “Very Useful Information-8: How to Observe & Take Notes.”

  5. Example of notes

  6. Observing classrooms • Watch this video of Rafe. • While watching, take down as many notes as possible, using the form I hand out. • Now add as many concepts as you can in the middle column • Share your notes with at least two other people in your group to see how your notes compare

  7. Example of notes

  8. Final advice • Keep neat notes—rewrite if you are sloppy • Keep detailed notes. • Write for a short time before working with students if possible. • Add more notes later. • Finally at home, go over notes and add concepts

  9. When you go to the school . . . • Use the resources on my website service-learning materials (Useful Information, 8) • A little time in the beginning before you get started • Add notes right after as best you can remember • Even later, add concepts

  10. First journal due Sept 17th, or right after first visit to site. (See me if there is a problem with you getting to the site by then.) Field Observation Skill #2: Journal- Writing

  11. What do you notice about this journal? • Discuss in group • Come up with questions you have about journals in groups • Come up with a list of possible worries you have about writing journals.

  12. Journal 1 directions • Download journal prompt 1 and take along • Answer the prompts completely • Post on WebCT • Keep the notes you took in a packet to hand in with the Diversity case study

  13. Remember that context is made up of many things. Here are some ideas about things you might observe about the context: How many students are in the room? How many are male and female? What, if anything do you notice about student health, body size, etc? How is the room organized? (even draw a map) What resources are in the room to help students learn? How many adults are present? What evidence do you have that the room is safe? Does the equipment match the physical needs of students? How is the school organized? What kind of programs and resources does it contain? Is it clean? Are there places for play, for study, etc.?

  14. Observing less obvious features of the context: • See “Resources 3a: How to learn about context.” • School report cards—see the link on Useful Websites • School websites—see links on Resources 1d • Drive around school and its neighborhood • Attend community events • Kidscount—located on my website • Observation—see observation tips • Other useful websites on Marchel’s website

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