First Draft: Interview questions: What do you think makes an effective teacher?

What do you have to consider when you teach? Purpose statement draft: The purpose of this ethnographic study is to analyze the strategies used that help preschool teachers teach kids in an effective way. The purpose of this ethnographic study is to analyze how teachers effectively teach students, and upcoming teachers can learn how to improve on their teaching. Ill do this by providing factual information and real life stories of issues that occurred when I was observing the preschool teacher. Through discussing these points, I hope to enlighten upcoming teachers on how they can help preschoolers learn in an innovative and creative ways. Intro: I decided to do my ethnographic study on preschool teachers. Teaches set the tone at a young age for preschoolers. Preschool teachers have to come up with creative and innovative ways to teach kids because they have such little attention span. The purpose of this ethnographic study is to analyze the strategies used that help preschool teachers teach kids in an effective way. Through discussing these points, I hope to enlighten upcoming teachers on how they can help preschoolers learn in an innovative and creative ways.

Second Draft: Interview questions: Purpose statement draft: explain more into detail with more literacy The purpose of this ethnographic study is to analyze the strategies used that help preschool teachers teach kids in an effective way. The purpose of this ethnographic study is to analyze how teachers effectively teach students, and upcoming teachers can learn how to improve on their teaching. Ill do this by providing factual information and real life stories of issues that occurred when I was observing the preschool teacher. Through discussing these points, I hope to enlighten upcoming teachers on how they can help preschoolers learn in an innovative and creative ways. Intro: I decided to do my ethnographic study on preschool teachers. Teaches set the tone at a young age for preschoolers. Preschool teachers have to come up with creative and innovative ways to teach kids because they have such little attention span. The purpose of this ethnographic study is to analyze the strategies used that help preschool teachers teach kids in an effective way. Through discussing these points, I hope to enlighten upcoming teachers on how they can help preschoolers learn in an innovative and creative ways. History: The term preschool refers to instruction in non-public arenas such as licensed preschools, childcare centers, family daycare centers, etc.

Preschool teachers must be able to work ell and interact with young children, sometimes as young as 2 years 9 months.

Early childhood educator who instructs children from ages 3 to 5. http://www.umsl.edu/services/govdocs/ooh20002001/323.htm About 40 percent of preschool teachers and child-care workersmore than 4 times the proportion for all workersare self-employed; most of these are family child-care providers. A high school diploma and little or no experience are adequate for many jobs, but training requirements vary from a high school diploma to a college degree. Employment growth, high turnover, and relatively low training requirements will make it easy to enter this occupation.

Observations: Been active for around 12 years Body language of the teachers is always open and never in a bad mood Always shows a positive expression Kids respond to her reading in a positive way when shes engaging and showing pictures She pans the picture around to make sure that all kids can see the picture and gives them enough time to look at the picture and process Teachers all dress in appropriate clothing, dressy but not too dressy. Ladies dress in clothes that are nonrevealing and little to no heal on the shoe. Located off a main road, has a carpool lane for drop off and a separate one for buses. They have teachers set up outside helping kids get out of their car and talking to the parents when they drop off their kid Building blocks in the corner A table set up for eating and doing artwork activities Bathroom is located outside the classroom right next to the door Coatrack is in the corner Books are in the corner on a shelf combined with pencil and paper A set up is in the corner of when the teacher reads to the kids A mat is set down for the kids for when they get read too When learning how to write they use a pencil and paper. Teacher seems to be encouraging if the child gets frustrated. One kid throws a tantrum about how he is too bored and goes in the corner for time out Teacher then proceeds to talk to the kid and makes them apologize and realize what they did wrong by throwing the tantrum The kid then proceeds back to the table to keep learning while the teacher is still encouraging. Seems like you have to be really patient to keep the kids in line and keep yourself sane in a way.

Kids socialize in small groups during recess while teachers stand around and observe them About 5 teachers are outside when watching the kids during recess Kids all seem to be enjoying themselves while teachers watch and all socialize and talk about their day. Every time when leaving recess they line up in order of last name and walk back in a structured way. Kids dont get to go inside until they are all in line Every time right after recess they have snack time Teacher gives them all the option of what they want and the majority wins. They then all get the same amount of food equally and all have a plate, napkin, and a fork. After they are done the teacher walks them all to the bathroom to go pee and makes them all wash their hands They all love hands on activities but teachers always make sure they have structure and teachers are always in control it seems They dont let the classroom get to rowdy due to wanting to keep the kids in control and to make sure they keep respect Teachers are constantly walking around the room to make sure everyone is doing what there doing (usually the teacher aid in the room) The main teacher shows way more authority than the teacher aid. The kids all seem to know which one is in more control as well Timmy gets frustrated when writing letters on the paper and the teacher keeps encouraging and helping there hand coordination by tracing with them to help learn the motion of the letter School has posters up all around with encouraging statements and engaging pictures Kids receive peanut butter crackers if they arent allergic and teachers all make sure they arent allergic if they do receive them. Some kids bring their own snacks from home that their moms pack. Most have sandwiches and chips and cookies Teachers just stand around and watch while they eat. Most kids learn to write with a regular pencil, not mechanical Teachers then make the kids learn in pen so its permanent when they get better so it forces them to do it right more

Interview Questions: 1. What techniques work best when keeping the kids calm? One of the techniques I use is a water faucet method. This is where you breathe in and then you breathe out and release your hands to keep calm. They then repeat this method over and over to calm down. 2. What kind of environment do you like to keep in your classroom?

I like to keep a structured environment with limited free activity time. Keeping on low in the room to keep them focused when doing a personal activity. 3. How has being a teacher impacted your life? It is the most rewarding thing you can do because you can watch a child change over the years. Watching them change gives you the reward that you might of impacted the rest of their life in a positive way. 4. What do you recommend to upcoming preschool teachers? What I recommend most is learning how to be patient because each child is different. Each child has a different temperament and you need to learn what each child responds best too with discipline and learning. 5. Are you cautious about what you say around the kids? Yes, definitely cautious. They will repeat anything you say and you have to make sure what you say is a good verbal direction. 6. How long has the school been active for? The school has been open for around 12 years now. 7. How do you introduce reading to preschoolers? By reading aloud to the kids keeps them interested in what youre doing. They tend to want to mimic what you are doing. By showing the pictures in the book keeps them interested and makes them want to learn more. 8. How do you begin to help them to start writing? We use lined paper and usually we start with letters and they try to copy certain letters. It works on getting their hand coordination and learning how to hold the pencil correctly. 9. What is the central goal of the school? The goal of the school is to give preschool children a nurturing environment where they feel loved and they feel like they can accomplish goals that we set for them. 10. Why did you become interested in this position? Because little children are so open to anything that they are exposed too. They love anything that you want to help them with. 11. How do you deal with a dissatisfied parent? You listen to the parents objections and try to address each one with understanding as if you are the parent of the child. 12. What policies are expected in a preschool environment?

There are disciplinary policies that you follow. So if the child breaks the rules they get a verbal warning and then any other discipline actions are administered by the director of the preschool not the teacher. 13. What is the most important aspect a preschooler should learn in your opinion when leaving the classroom at the end of the year? I think they should learn how to adapt socially to any situation in the classroom. They should have an understanding of respect for teachers and other classmates. 14. What do you think your strengths and weaknesses are? Strengths are they care deeply for each child and want to see them succeed in life. Weaknesses are that I am a weak disciplinarian. 15. What do you consider when you teach? When I teach I consider what would help the child learn the most and how I can effectively do this. By keeping that mindset it helps you stay focused on the main goal of helping the kid as much as you can. I also consider how I would want a teacher to teach my kid when they were getting taught.