Application: Observing and Analyzing Developmentally Appropriate PracticeAs you have been learning, toddler settings that are engaging, rich in appropriate stimulation, respectful, and alive with learning provide positive social and physical learning environments and effective curriculum. In this Application, you will observe and analyze a toddler setting in terms of its effectiveness in providing developmentally appropriate environments and experiences.To complete this Application, do the following:PlanConfirm the date and time of your observation in a toddler setting serving children between the ages of 18 and 36 months.Take time to think about and review what you have learned about being an effective observer.Consider what you learned about toddler development in Week 2, physical and social environments in Weeks 3 and 4, and developmentally appropriate curriculum.Print out and review the Week 5 Observation Worksheet, linked below.

Week 5 Observation Worksheet the Week 5 Observation Worksheet as a guide and to record your notes.
Reminder: If you notice that your presence is making a child uncomfortable, consult the teacher in the room in which you are observing.
ReflectConsidering what you have learned thus far in your coursework, summarize the following in a Reflection:The ways in which attention, approval, and attunement were supported within the environmentStrategies used that established a positive learning environmentHow the physical environment supported toddler development and learning from the children’s and teacher’s perspectiveThe effectiveness of the curriculum in supporting toddler development and learningSuggestions with regard to supporting attachment, approval, and attunement; establishing a positive learning environment; creating and maintaining an effective physical environment; and establishing and implementing an effective curriculumFor this assignment, submit your Reflection.Assignment length: 2 pages