Sheet 1
Classroom Observation Reflection # 1
  Description of Experience
    - I observed an Early Childhood Education (ECE) class
- The class theme was around the concept of PLAY
- Began with an ice breaker type of exercise to assess what students learned in the previous lecture
- A short lecture, which was very interactive with plenty of student engagement
- Remainder of the class allowed for students to make Play-dough
  Preconceived Perceptions
    - I knew I was stepping out of my comfort zone
- Chose the ECE program based on the changes with my own children in daycare
- Not convinced that a group of adults would be interested, and engaged for a period of time in
making Play-dough
- I had my doubts about its success and transference to my classroom setting
  Informing My Practice
    - The exercise was a huge hit
- I saw a number of things going on in the class:
Group Work, Following Directions, Planning, Leadership,
and most importantly laughter and fun
- I can definitely see myself using an exercise of play in my class. Not 100% sure at this
stage what that will look like in the context of nursing
  Dissemination of Experience
    - Informal discussion of my experience with colleagues
- Will consider mentioning experience at a future faculty meeting or retreat