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Pineda, Jinky S.

BEEd G4-1 (day) Observation 1 Theoretical Foundations of Emergent Literacy Directions: Observe a preschool class to find out the strategies employed by the teacher, the activities done by the pupils and the skills being developed. Check those that are explicitly employed. Then, point out the emphasis and identify the theory applied. Report their observations not included in the list.

Part I A. Strategies Employed manipulative experience guided play social interaction outdoor play systematic training active participation functional experiences exploring sensory techniques circle time free play dramatic play work real-life experiences sensitive period problem solving

Have you observed other significant strategies employed by the teacher, but are not indicated in the list? If yes, please indicate. B.Students Activities manipulating objects smelling objects guided-playing identifying shape/size free play exploring dramatic play dancing singing reciting a poem/rhyme informal writing informal reading story reading artwork

What are your other observations as the students performed their activities individually or by group? As I observed the students performed their activities individually or by a group I see that they are more enjoyed and being participated if they are in group. They are more active in participating if they are in group. C.Skills Developed sensory skills social skills reading art skills independent reading inquisitiveness communication skills exploration listening psychomotor skills physical development writing concept mastery problem solving spontaneity speaking experimentation language

What other skills were being developed in the students based on the activities given to them? As I observed the students the skills that were being developed on the activities given to them are being sociable, self-esteem, self-confidence, curiosity and also they will have a sharp mind. Part II 1. Based on the information gathered, what do you think is the emphasis of the preschool class which you observed? Based on my observation the emphasis of the preschool is more on basic literacy. They are more focus on the basic literacy of the learner. 2. Having pointed out the emphasis of that preschool class, what do you think is the theory guiding its early literacy instruction? The theory guiding its early literacy is that the learners need to learn first the basic before going to another series of learning. And the child learning systemized it is step by step for simplest to complex.

Observation 2 Early literacy behavior Directions: Observe your family or relatives having 1 or 2 kids only who are 2-3 years old. Observe the kids behavior and the family members interaction. Determine the early literacy behavior of the kids by checking the most observable traits only

A.Oral Language humming imitating familiar sounds singing counting reciting chanting similar to reading producing pleasant sound to imitate reading voice using incomprehensible language but perceived as reading using oral language possessing oral vocabulary reading aloud narrating familiar words inquiring commenting using language for communication B.Physical Abilities playing toys attempting puzzle work manipulating clay, blocks, legos putting together toy parts dismantling toy parts holding and using pencil holding and using crayon

finger painting holding books turning pages of books attempting to use paper and pencil drawing tracing scribbling discriminating pictures discriminating colors recognizing shapes and sizes identifying texture discriminating sounds imitating movements

C.Reading Skills browsing books and other colorful reading materials looking at pictures and other print materials eyes focused intently on books recognizing letters, numbers recognizing pictures observing adult reading emulating adult reading enjoying story telling interested in reading aloud retelling half narrating half reading possessing reading vocabulary naming objects and characters

reading on his own

D.Writing Skills scribbling squiggling tracing drawing coloring interested in paper and pencil activities attempting to make marks on paper recognizing lines and shapes invented spelling observing adult writing imitating adult writing practicing writing strokes copying letters and numbers starting to write his name and names of family members copying environmental print writing with adult supervision making notes as if writing for communication writing independently identifying environments; print being familiar with signs and logos Did you notice other behaviors manifested by the child but are not indicated in the list? If yes, please relate your observation. How do parents influence their childs behavior? As I observed the childs behavior her parents influence her by imitating what her parents do. The child behaviors are from the things that her parent does because children are great imitators. They will copy what their parent do.

Observation 3 Emergent reader Directions: Observe again your family or your relative whose kid is 2-4 years old child, but is not yet sent to any preschool or day care center. Observe his/her behavior as an emergent reader. Determine also the influence of parents and the home environment.

1. What were the signs manifested by the child to show his/her interest in reading? The signs manifested by the child to show her interest in reading are at first she will just hold the books and if you let her hold the book she will tear it apart but if you show her how to turn the pages of the book she will do it. And because she still doesnt know how to read she will just look at the picture of the book.

2. What were the print materials that the child likes to read? The print materials that she likes to read are the ones that colorful and the characters are animals. Because she likes to see bright and colorful things and she knows what are the animals are.

3. How did the child demonstrate his/her reading behavior? The child demonstrates her reading behavior by producing sounds that you cannot understand well just like baby talk. And she will keep doing it and by the help of her parents little by little she can pronounce correctly the easiest word that her parents teach.

4. In what manner, did the family support the childs interest in reading? The family supports the childs interest in reading by giving print materials that their child would like to read and teaching her to read. And also by letting the childs to read by herself.

Observation 4 Emergent writer Directions: Observe again you family or your relatives whose kid is 2-4 years old and is not sent yet to any preschool. Observe his/her behavior as an emergent writer. Determine also the influence of the parents and the home environment.

1. How did the child show his/her early attempts to write? She shows her early attempts to write by holding first a tool for writing but because she doesnt know how to use it she put it in her mouth. If you show her the use of that she will imitate it. And her first writing will be like scribbling and squiggling. 2. What were the writing materials provided for the child to develop his/her early writing skills? The materials that her parents provide to her are markers and crayon. Markers because shes still in the process of practicing her writing and she still cannot properly hold small writing tools. And because it is not pointed materials its safe for her. 3. What would the child usually want and try to write? She usually wants to write is different kinds of shape. And she likes to draw animals that she always sees in their house. 4. How did the family support the childs writing attempts? Her family supports the child by providing writing tools that she can use to practice her writing skills. And by teaching and guiding her also in writing.

Observation 5 Promoting Early Literacy in the Home Direction: Observe how early literacy is promoted in your homes or your relatives. Focus on active family involvement in terms of language use, reading and writing activities, and literacy materials available. Check only those that are highly evident and regularly practiced in your family.

1. In what specific ways language use exemplified among family members to help an emergent learner? Language is frequently used meaningfully. Language is regularly used in social context. Language is used to comprehend print materials and audio-visual materials. Language is used to promote oral communication, encourage correct pronunciation and develop vocabulary. Language is used to explore reading materials and to process writing activities. Provide opportunities for play to use language. Language is associated with pleasure and enjoyment.

2. What reading activities are highly participated and enjoyed by the family members to encourage an emergent reader? Recreational Reading (Nursery rhymes, fairy tales, fables & folktales, poetry, jokes & riddles) Concept Reading (Alphabets & numbers, animals & plants, planets, shapes & size, colors) Story Reading (Reading aloud, bedtime stories, storytelling, retelling, shared book experiences, repeated story readings) Reading Magazines and Newspapers Identifying Environmental Print 3. What writing activities are frequently demonstrated by the adult family members to increase early writing attempts and develop practice writing of kids?

Recognition environmental print Food labels usually found in the home and in the supermarket Food chains. Amusement centers, parks and malls where they love to go Logos of their favorite cartoon characters and mascots Signs of schools, hospitals and churches Road signs, stations, directions, means of transformation Nurture emergent writing through whole family participation in writing activities. First marking attempts on papers, or even on walls. Scribbling, squiggling Copying, imitating adult-writing, tracing Drawing, finger-painting Invented writing, producing letters in long strings Letter-like forms, writing-like sounds Invented spelling writing Writing his name Drawing as if telling a story Drawing images of family members, playmates and cartoon characters Drawing plant-like and animal-like image Producing lines, shapes Communicating to family members through writing notes or letters Sending greeting cards and texting Establishes pleasurable and enjoyable writing Assistance to childs writing attempts Encouragement to identify what he writes Interaction with the child about what is being written Invitation to observe adult writing and to try make one for himself Display of early writings to be enjoyed Response to his queries with information and explanation

4. What literacy materials are highly provided by the preschool to support and increase the early literacy information of its students? Reading Materials Picture books _____ picture concept books (alphabets, numbers, and animals) _____ cardboard concept books (alphabets, numbers, and animals) _____ picture storybooks Traditional literature books _____ nursery rhymes _____ fairy tales _____ fables and myths Participation books _____ touch and feel books TV program-related books/,movie-related books

_____ Sesame Street _____ Nickelodeon _____ Disney _____ Popular Cartoons/ Animated Films Magazines, Newspapers, Comics Childrens Dictionaries _____ Childrens First Dictionaries _____ Childrens Picture Dictionaries

Writing Materials writing pads coupon bond

tracing pads sketch pads drawing pads

oslo paper newsprint recyclable papers

workbook for beginning readers and writers coloring books activity books for alphabet, numbers, shapes and sizes

big pencils non-toxic crayons colored pencils markers

whiteboard/blackboard clay toys blocks

Observation 6 Promoting Early Literacy in the School Directions: As an observer, examine how early literacy is supported and extended in the school in terms of language use, reading and writing activities, and literacy materials. Check only those that are highly evident in that preschool where you are assigned.

4. What specific programs are explicitly implemented by the preschool to develop the early literacy of its students? A.Language Use Language is frequently used meaningfully. Language is regularly used in social context. Language is used to comprehend print materials and audio-visual materials. Language is used to promote oral communication, encourage correct pronunciation and develop vocabulary. Language is used to explore reading materials and to process writing activities. Providing opportunities for play to use language. Language is associated with pleasure and enjoyment. B.Reading Activities Recreational Reading (Nursery rhymes, fairy tales, fables & folktales, poetry, jokes & riddles) Concept Reading (Alphabets & numbers, animals & plants, planets, shapes & size, colors) Story Reading (Reading aloud, bedtime stories, storytelling, retelling, shared book experiences, repeated story readings) Reading Magazines and Newspapers Identifying Environmental Print

C.Writing Activities Recognizing environmental print food labels usually found in the home and in the supermarket food chains, amusement centers, parks and malls where they love to go logos of their favorite cartoons characters and mascots signs of schools, hospitals and churches road signs, stations, directions, means of transformation

Nurture emergent writing through whole family participation in writing activities. first marking attempts on papers, or even on walls. scribbling, squiggling copying, imitating adult-writing, tracing drawing, finger-painting invented writing, producing letters in long strings letter-like forms, writing-like sounds invented spelling writing writing his name drawing as if telling a story drawing images of family members, playmates and cartoon characters drawing plant-like and animal-like image producing lines, shapes communicating to family members through writing notes or letters sending greeting cards and texting establish pleasurable and enjoyable writing assistance to childs writing attempts encouragement to identify what he writes interaction with the child about what is being written invitation to observe adult writing and to try make one for himself display of early writings to be enjoyed response to his queries with information and explanation

5. What literacy materials are highly provided by the preschool to support and increase the early literacy information of its students? Reading Materials Picture books _____ picture concept books (alphabets, numbers, and animals) _____ cardboard concept books (alphabets, numbers, and animals) _____ picture storybooks Traditional literature books _____ nursery rhymes _____ fairy tales _____ fables and myths Participation books _____ touch and feel books TV program-related books/,movie-related books

_____ Sesame Street _____ Nickelodeon _____ Disney _____ Popular Cartoons/ Animated Films Magazines, Newspapers, Comics Childrens Dictionaries _____ Childrens First Dictionaries _____ Childrens Picture Dictionaries

Writing Materials writing pads tracing pads sketch pads drawing pads coupon bond oslo paper newsprint recyclable papers

workbook for beginning readers and writers coloring books activity books for alphabet, numbers, shapes and sizes

big pencils non-toxic crayons colored pencils markers

whiteboard/blackboard clay toys blocks

Observation 6 The basic Education Curriculum: A Philippine Perspective Directions: As an observer, examine how the basic education curriculum is implemented in the school in terms of explicit language and reading instruction by completing the checklist. Observation Language teaching is focused on the instruction for communication purposes. Reading teachers are directed to maximize pupils ability to comprehend text by identifying relevant and irrelevant information found on reading texts School programs include development of pupils awareness of their reading strategies in and out of the classroom. Teachers raise pupils awareness of their reading skill by explicitly teaching reading strategies to pupils. Teachers build comprehension checks into in-class and out-class reading assignments. Other observations: Observed Not Observed Observed Remarks

Summarize your Thoughts

With the evolution of Philippine education, the department of Education has continued to improve its curriculum and has implemented guidelines to best address the needs of the school setting of this contemporary period. Teachers have worked hard to develop their competence to respond to the needs and capabilities of students. Teachers classroom approach is one, if not the most, important component in a learning community. As a teacher goes to his/her classroom, he/she needs to be prepared and be equipped with the best approach.

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