The field report will consist
of three parts: forms/evidence, journal entries, and
a reflection. Adolescence is a period of
tremendous variability among individuals of the same
gender and chronological age, and dissimilar rates
of maturation--physical, cognitive, and
social/emotional--are commonplace. Describe the
students you observe based upon these three
categories of development. Note similarities,
differences, or patterns you see among these
students. In other words, what are they like and
how does it relate to the course? Provide evidence to support your observations,
from the journals and the course. Does
your observation match what is being taught by the experts in
the field?
In the journal, record
observations and personal notes that can be used
later for your reflection. You might not use all of
this information in your final reflection. However,
you should include evidence from each of the major
categories of development. Provide a minimum of one
paragraph per visit.
In the reflection, share
what you have learned from this
field experience about teaching? How will you use
what you have learned? The recommended length is two
pages. Write this from a personal view, not as an
academic summary. Include specificity,
depth of thought, use of classroom
evidence, personalized meaning, reference to
theory, and professional language
SCORING GUIDELINES
Your report will include the
following: attendance sheet, journal, student
interest inventory, discussions post, reflective report.
ATTENDANCE SHEET (25%)
No grade can be completed
without this page. Keep with you for each visit and
remember to get a final evaluation on your last
visit. Return sealed with your name on envelope.
Also, no hours will count if done before the
completed background check.
JOURNAL (20%)
After each visit, record
specific information from the visit. Note
observations regarding physical development,
social/emotional maturity, and cognitive abilities.
These details may be critical in formulating a final
reflection of your experience. One paragraph for
each field hour is expected; more is allowed.
STUDENT INTEREST
INVENTORY (10%)
Provide a copy of the student
interest inventory that you used with a student.
This may be blank, but used as reference when
discussed in the reflection.
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Discussions POST (10%)
Post a description of a
memorable experience from the field.
REFLECTION OF EXPERIENCE (35%)
A two page reflection of the
experience includes your analysis of the field
experience with specific references to course
material and the student interest inventory. Provide
the following…
1. Your overall assessment of
the value of the experience. Was it valuable for
your future career as a teacher? Were there
any surprises?
2. Your outlook on the
social/emotional, physical, and cognitive
development of the student(s) you observed. Does
your experience relate to the course
information?
3. Your evaluation of the
student interest inventory. Did you learn
valuable information? How could your instrument be
improved before using in your future classroom?
4. Plan ahead. How will
this experience inform your future preparations to
become the best and most effective teacher that you
can be?
5. Be specific without
summarizing the entire experience. When making a
general statement, back it up with a specific
statement about your unique experience in the field.
6. Be
professional. Protect the identity of students
by providing first name only (privacy).