Student Name: Tonika Dunn Date: Age Group: Preschool (2.5 - 4)
Purpose: Reason for developing learning experience. This could be in response to an observation, discussion with the site supervisor, Ontario Curriculum Objective: Curriculum Objective, etc. This learning experience is based on the observations of the interests Observation of the children. The purpose of this learning experience is to provide - Document what you saw and heard children with an opportunity to reach their own goals based on the - Document non-verbal communication requirements of the curriculum & teachers (getting ready for (i.e., body language, facial expressions kindergarten). and voice tone) - Document in detail: who, what, where, and when - Documentation should be written in past tense, objective, and in anecdotal format OR Discussion Document the discussion between you and your site supervisor that led to the planning OR Curriculum Objective Describe the curriculum objective youre aiming to meet/enhance through this experience Learning Experience Learning Experience: Q- Tip Printing What are you planning in response to your I am organizing a child-directed learning experiment in which children purpose? will have the opportunity to explore the different numbers and letters - Label your experience (e.g. Painting with a Q-Tip. This learning experience will take place in the preschool with classroom. It will be set up at one of the tables provided my cars). supervisor. - What are your 3 objectives for this experience? (i.e. What interests are you Objectives: extending? What strengths and The children will further develop the skill of: opportunities for growth are you 1. (5.2 toddlers)- adapting holding from palmar or pincer grasp enhancing/supporting?) Please Note: You should refer to Materials: appropriate pedagogy to support 1. Bin of Q-tips your 2. Paint discussion around strengths and 3. Construction paper opportunities for growth (e.g. ELECT, How Implementation: Does Learning Happen, Ontario 1. I will set up the paper and clothes pins so that everyone can FDK have an opportunity to join in the learning experience. Curriculum, etc). 2. I will invite children to explore the cards and clothespins. Describe the experience: 3. I will ask the children to identify the picture provided on the card, - Who will be involved in the then place a clothespin on the desired number or place the experience? number of clothespins on the card. - Where will the experience take place? 4. Throughout their exploration, I will support the children by (e.g. Indoors or outdoors? In the communicating with them and asking question to make sure the dramatic activity is completed successfully. centre, the creative table, etc). Teaching Strategies: - List the materials and resources you Invitation: will I will motivate children to explore the activity by saying, come and use see what I have here for you today. Although some children may not - Describe the implementation of the be fully understanding speech, I will also demonstrate welcoming experience, with a step by step through body language, facial expressions and gestures. description - List and describe 2 teaching Modelling: strategies. I will model the activity for the children to complete to ensure they do How will you use them? Why have you not get discouraged. The act of holding a clothespin and placing it on chosen these strategies? the clip it card will be modeled by myself as well. Reflection: - What went well? Provide examples for how you know it went well. - What didnt go well? Provide examples for how you know it didnt go well. - What did you learn? - What might you do differently next time you implement this same experience and why? - Did you have to make any adaptations or modifications? If so, what were they? - What type of experience might you plan to extend on this one? Field Supervisor Feedback: