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Observation
For my observation I took the opportunity to visit my old Elementary school. Clearance
lobo Elementary, The class that I visited was a kindergarten class. The teacher was named
Susanne Rutherford, I did not have her for a teacher but she did teach in the same class that I
was taught in when I was in kindergarten. Not only did I get to observe the class room I got the
chance to do some activities with the children and get the hands one experience that I hoped I
would get.
The strokes and affirmations are given by showing the children what should be done I n
the classroom for example creating a journal to create positive self-esteem. As I sat in Mrs.
Rutherfords classroom I saw many pictures with different cultures, they were even working
and playing together. The classroom curriculum shows that there is no difference between
diverse cultures. The teacher tries to get the children to understand that all cultures are loving
and accepting to all. There was actually a conflict in the classroom with a couple of boys that
would not stay seated and quiet while story time was in session. So the teacher separated the
boys and they stayed seated and quiet. I think that it is an efficient way to handle a conflict in
the classroom. She prevents it by keeping a close eye on the students. The activity that the
teacher had in the classroom was group projects. She had set up four tables each had different

activities for the students to do. Each table would switch every twenty minutes. Give the
students enough time to color cut and paste and complete the rhyming words. She also had
computers to share with the children to team up and do worksheets on the internet.
In my interview I got the chance to not only interview Mrs. Susanne Rutherford
but Mrs. Kim Richardson, and Mrs. Lorri West as well. All answers in my interview process are
answered by all three teachers. I was so excited to have the honor to interview all three of the
wonderful teachers.
Q: For the children who are successful at school, what attributes do their parents
possess? Please explain successful.
A: Successful means that a child will be able to reach any goal that is set infront of them,
The attributes that the parents possess when helping their child to be successful in school are
that they help on their homework. They support the teachers curriculum, and they read to
them.
Q: Does the teacher see a correlation between successful students and parent
involvement?
A: Yes, very much they are all mostly over acheivers when there parents are involved
with there school work. And for those that need the extra help special ed and R.S.P is a great
help not only for the teachers but the parents as well.
Q: how does the school encourage parents to be more involved?

A: The school has parent volunteers for the classrooms, PTA meeting. They have
programs like class act family night and learning link.
Q: What community resources does the school refer families too?
A: There are many resources, but most that are used in the school are the learning link,
Ymca, operation school bell, rottery, The local mens group help provide glasses to any child that
needs it. The free and reduced lunches, annual screening for the children for there sight and
seeing and grip which is a gang related program to prevent gang member to form.
Q: How does the teacher feel school impacts the childs socialization?
A: The socialization within the school are very important to the childs growth, we teach
them to embrace all different types of cultures, holidays. We strive to create a atmosphere of
kindness and we want to treat every child equaly so the children feel as if they can talk to one
another.