The contextual characteristics of the community, families, and children who are served in the classroom where you have been placed for your field experience
Strategies and methods utilized by the professional educators to gain insight into the characteristics of the community, families, and children they serve
How teacher knowledge of this context impacts meaningful learning and teaching experiences
In this Performance-Task Assessment you will investigate and explain the context of the classroom where you are completing your field experience for this competency. In addition, you will analyze strategies for getting to know children and families in an early childhood classroom and the role of context in meaningful learning and teaching. Observations in the classroom and interviews with your host teacher and other professionals in your setting will provide important insights as you complete this performance task.
Field Experience Handbook
Analyzing Contexts to Support Meaningful Learning and Teaching: Teacher Interview
Analyzing Contexts to Support Meaningful Learning and Teaching: Assessment Questions