Professional Documents
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Aware of each child throughout the day as evidenced by visually scanning and moving throughout the room.
Responds in a timely manner to meet children's needs or when people enter the classroom.
Attentive to children; avoids adult-related tasks
Seems to be aware of what is happening inside and outside
Leadership
Provides direction for adults in the room (for example, lets adults know what they need to do to ensure an
activity's success and help children develop; reminds adults of appropriate behaviors such as awareness and
positioning; redirects ADULTS to areas of the room where they are needed and provides rotation to provide
2 variety).
Facilitating Learning and Development
Demonstrates flexibility in responding to the interests and needs of children (for example, builds upon ideas
and actions initiated by children, provides support and encouragement only as necessary for children to
independently accomplish tasks, Uses childrens peers to re-engage children, Recognizes opportunities to
2 meaningfully engage children in self-selected activities).
Provides opportunities for children to physically, socially and cognitively engage in learning experiences
2 throughout each aspect of the self-selected activity time.
2 Encourages children to discover for themselves with active participation.
Self-Selected
Activity selection and adaptation
2 Ensures a balance of activities throughout the room and across developmental domains.
Snack and dramatic play were very
Activities are interesting throughout the room as evidenced by children's participation throughout the day in popular today. :) Math was less popular.
2 multiple areas of the room.
Nice variety of centers that engaged
2 Some activities provided sustained interests.
children in wonderful learning activities.
2 Some activities provided sustained social interaction.
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Activities that fail to teach and engage children are replaced with more appropriate activities.
Outdoor play is set up and follows the plan.
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Transitions children to a position and behavior that prepares them for the next activity.
Gathering Time
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Asks appropriate open-ended questions or engages children in content rather than over-using gimmicks (Put
your finger on your nose, "If you can hear me, . . . ", etc., or asking children to raise hands).
Shows the ability to use a variety of methods and material to teach a concept.
Teaches before assessing
Pacing/ Rate
2 Sustains an appropriate pace while maintaining a calm learning environment.
2 Ensures that there are no gaps or unplanned down time
2 Uses narrative to transition between activities.
Transition to Small Group
Uses a theme related transition that effectively gets children to the next activity quickly and with minimal
confusion.All children are engaged during the transition. Avoids the "turn-taking" approach that requires
2 some children to wait while other children are moved.
Leadership
2 Is aware of the room during groups and helps children and teachers as needed.
Prepares the room for checkout by sending children's work home, preparing their lockers, and getting ready
2 for closing circle.
Closing
2 Has an interesting transition to closing circle that draws children to the large group area.
Activities are interesting, fun, and demonstrate effort to try something new (not the same old boring filler
stuff). At least one story is presented in a way besides reading a book. Includes a music and/or movement
2 activity. Children can actively participate in activities.
Teaches concepts (instead of merely entertaining children) in most other activities. One meaningful activity to
2 review/assess ideas to be emphasized.
2 Has enough activities planned to keep children engaged for 15-20 minutes
2 Is prompt and ready for children to depart.
Professionalism
Dress
2 Well groomed, dresses appropriately, looks professional, and has modest coverage
Promptness
2 Punctual; keeps day on schedule
Professional Conduct
Maintains confidentiality in all matters (e.g. ensures material is removed from copy machine). Follows
2 program policies and procedures.
Relating with Families Professionally
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