A Classroom Dynamics Interview

Part 1.
Observe an early education classroom environment and take note of the dynamics within that classroom. Take note on the following:
Classroom environment factors - play, development levels, and diversity in the classroom;
How classroom environment factors impact learning for all children;
Classroom dynamics – student to student interactions and teacher to student interactions;
Specific strategies that are used to meet the needs of exceptional learners (these are gifted students or students who have learning or physical disabilities).

Part 2.
Interview the classroom teacher after your observation to learn more about methods used to support learners with exceptional needs, using the following:
What dynamics most affect the learning environment for exceptional learners?
What factors do you consider when setting up your classroom for exceptional learners?
What challenges have you encountered when working with exceptional learners?
What challenges impact building a sensitive and caring classroom culture with exceptional learners?
How did you establish daily routines and transitions with considerations for exceptional learners?
What instructional strategies do you use and why?
How do you differentiate instruction based on the needs of all of your students?
What resources and technology do you use and why?
How do you communicate with families, including those of exceptional learners?
Include two additional interview questions based on your observation.

Part 3.
Write a 2 page paper (excluding title page and reference page) of your observations made and interview with additional analysis (utilize research/cited support to help in your analysis of the observation and interview) that includes the following:
Components of the classroom environment and dynamics that benefited learners with exceptional needs;
Effectiveness of strategies used to support learning children with exceptional needs;
Specific strategies you would consider implementing to support the learning of children with exceptional needs;
What you learned from the interview responses; and observation conducted
How what you learned will affect your classroom.
What is the significance of differentiation when it comes to regular education students and those with exceptionalities.
Please utilize subheadings to illustrate the various parts of your paper in response to what is required. Prepare this assignment according to APA guidelines.

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