Lesson Topic:  Observing Children

Lesson Description & Learning Goal:

• Students will learn about various observation methods and put these concepts into practice.

Nebraska Standards:

• HSE.HS.2.17:  Apply knowledge about child development through practicum experiences. 

Benefits/Explanation/Career Readiness Standards:

• Supports courses within the Nebraska FACS Early Childhood and Education pathway, courses 090119, 090121, 090122.
• Supports skills needed within early childhood work-based learning and practicum experiences.  
• Supports NE Career Ready Standards:  Communicates effectively and appropriately, models ethical leadership and effective behavior, and contributes to employer and community success.  

Teacher Planning:

Equipment/Materials Needed:

• Teacher access to computer/projector
• Student access to a computer/internet

Time Required for Lesson:

• 2-50 minute class periods

Lab Set-up:

• For assessment portion, you will need your students to have access to work with children.  This could be partnering with your community early childhood centers, your current school's preschool-kindergarten classes, or inviting children ages.

Technology Use:

• YES

Instructional Plan:

The delivery of this entire lesson will be used through THIS PRESENTATION.  All links, resources, and handouts are embedded within the presentation.

Anticipatory Set/Pre-Activity:

• Slides #1-2

Activities (i.e. instructions, lesson, lab or project):

• Slides #3-11

Assessment & Closure:

• Formative:  Practice Skills throughout slides 3-12.
• Summative:  Using the form in slide 12, students will utilize during each practicum experience you have set up for them to observe children.

Supplemental Information:

Modifications:

• Insert prompts for students to circle within the observation sheet.  Have the learning guidelines inserted for him/her.

Safety Precautions:

• Background checks/paperwork taken care of for students to work with children (from business side and your school district's side).