Glenbrook ECE 102 Observation Assignment Template 

Observer Information 
Name Ben Hayes 

School → GBN ​ GBS ​ ​(underline one)   Date: 10/30/19 

Observation Assignment Focus Age (check box):  

❏ 0 MO (Infant) to 2 years 
❏ 3 years to 5 years 
❏ 6 years to 8 year 
 
Part 1: Observation Pre-Reflection  
To provide you context prior to your visit, answer each question with at least 2 or more 
sentences and reflect on the following:  
Facility:   Is the facility profit, non-profit, or school-based? Is the facility a 
national or regional center chain? Is it affiliated with a religious 
institution or other umbrella institution such as a hospital, 
business or school campus? How might this influence their 
practice or culture? 
 
- Saint Cahtherines is a private Catholic school 
teaching grades Pre-k through 8th. The school itself 
is connected to a church and teaches religion 
(Christianity) as a class. 
 
 
 

Community:   What do you know about the community in which the center is 
located?  
● Consider demographics, population, socioeconomics  
 
- The school itself is centered within a somewhat well 
of neighborhood. The community is mostly white, 
with the community being about 15% non-caucasian.  
 
- Area is mostly middle class  
 
 

Center or Program  What basics (mission, vision, educational philosophy, teacher 

Information:   credentials, age-grouping, commitment to diversity, curriculum, 
other?) about the facility can you learn from their promotional 
materials?   
Their Mission statement is as follows  

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“S
​ t. Catherine Labouré School teaches the values of Jesus and the
Catholic Church in an atmosphere of love in a family-like
atmosphere.

Teachers impart fundamental academic skills, the joy of learning, a

positive sense of self-awareness, and a community spirit, while
recognizing each student’s individuality and importance.

St. Catherine Labouré School is proud of its past. With the support
of parents and the parish community, and with guidance from the
Holy Spirit, we anticipate the future with faith and determination.”

Their Philosophy on their website:  

“St. Catherine Labouré School is a Catholic Community 
dedicated to learning, prayer, liturgy and service. We are 
committed to the development of each student as a person with 
unique abilities and needs. 

  

Recognizing the parent as the primary teacher, St. Catherine 

Labouré School fosters a strong home-school partnership in 
order to provide quality education for each student. 

  

Our Catholic School environment promotes intellectual, 

spiritual, emotional, physical, and social growth while nurturing 
the self-esteem and self-confidence so vital to learning. Each 
student is encouraged to realize his or her full potential through 
inquiry, creativity, and action. 

  

Through integration of academic competency and spiritual 

values, the student is challenged to be a concerned and active 
individual in church and society, present and future.” 

 
 
 

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Part 2: Description of Setting 

When you arrive in the preschool room for your observation, give the teacher a copy of 
the assignment sheet and introductory ​letter​. Prepare to take thorough notes on the 
following. A description of the setting, including:  
 
Facility name and the  Saint Catherine's Laboure school (Gymnasium) 
classroom you are 
observing in  

Number of children  Boys: 14 

present    
Girls: 7 
 
Total: 21 

Number of staff present   2 

 

Activities occurring  Indoor Recess 

during observation time 
period  

Other relevant  Where family members or other visitors were in the room? How 
information   children responded to strangers, etc.?  
 
No family members or other visitors bsides observers were 
present. Some children in the class shied away from observers. 
 
 
   

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Part 3: Anecdotal Record Notes 

Choose one child to focus on during the observation between (check box):  
❏ 0 MO (Infant) to 2 years 
❏ 3 years to 5 years 
❏ 6 years to 8 year 
NOTES: Take ​accurate, concise, and objective​ notes about that child’s appearance, 
interactions and behaviors. Record notes in the chart provided below. ​Be sure to have 
Observation Verification ​Form​ Completed, if necessary. 
 
CHILD’S NAME:  Louie CHILD’S AGE:  7yrs DATE: 10/30/2019 

PHYSICAL  COGNITIVE  PSYCHOSOCIAL 

- Louie shoots a ball through a hoop  - Louie tries to organize a game  - Louie stands in line for 
- Louie runs after a ball  of kickball  Knockout  
- Louie winds up and kicks a ball  - Louie listens to directions from  - Louie chats with the boys 
- Louie rolls a ball for kickball  a teacher when recess ends  next to him 
- Louie gets in a line with other  - Louie cheers when his 
classmates   team gets a big kick 
- Louie yells across the 
court 

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Part 4: Post Reflection Written Report 

Label your sections as 4A, 4B, 4C to help in your writing organization. Be sure to include the 
supportive components to this part of your report. This section of your paper should be 2-4 pages 
in length. Please use appropriate APA citations as you reference different course and curriculum 
resources. This paper should include:  
1:​ An overview of what you observed in each developmental domain (physical, cognitive, psychosocial).  
A. In your commentary, be sure to integrate a ​theorist’s perspective (Erikson, Piaget, or Vygotsky) 
into your discussion of domains of development.  
B. Include ​three to five specific examples​ of how your observational data complemented or deviated 
from developmental milestones. (NAEYC 1a). 
2: ​A description of three to five contextual factors (such as ethnicity, language, ability, socio-economics, 
religion, and society) influence healthy development and learning).   
A. Based on the child you assessed, specifically, what impact might cultural, familial, biological, and 
environmental influences have on his or her physical and mental health, well-being, and nutrition?  
B. Address how stress, trauma, protective factors, and resilience, impact children’s well-being, and 
learning. (NAEYC 1b). 
3: ​Based on what you have learned about this child and your knowledge of child development, explain how 
you would create a healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environment for her/him 
(NAEYC 1c).  
 
Part 4:  
1.    
a. Being 7 years old puts Louie in the Industry vs Inferiority stage of development. This stage 

is largely affected by school, and is important in developing a child's sense of 

self-confidence. School widens a child's social circle and worldview significantly. By 

meeting new people, children are able to see that they may be better or worse in some 

areas than their peers. If a child feels they are successful, they will begin to feel confident in 

themselves, while students who struggle may gain a sense of inferiority. From my 

observations, Louie seems to be excelling in this stage. He was very social with his peers, 

and seemed to voluntarily participate in social activities.  

  
b. From my observation, Louie seems to be meeting his developmental milestones. In terms 

of cognitive development, at age 7 children start to look outward more and be more 

concerned with others. This was seen when Louie participated with his kickball team during 

recess, and the teamwork he showed. Louie also shows signs of typical physical 

development for his age. At this age children typically like to explore their physical abilities 

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through games and sports, which is exactly what Louie did during recess. Lastly, Louie's 

Psychosocial development seems as though it is progressing well. In line with development 

for a 7 year old Louie seemed to understand the value of teamwork and sought out 

friendships with his peers. This could be seen when he tried to organize a game of kickball 

and cheered when his team did well.  

 
2.   
a. For one Louie is of caucasian descent, putting him within the 85% majority of his 

community. This may influence what kinds of friends he makes during school, though this is 

not a clear indicator of anything. Based on the area, Louie’s family is likely middle-class. 

This means that Louie won’t have to worry about things like safety or food. Having these 

needs met will allow him to develop himself more emotionally and physiologically. Lastly, 

St.Catherine's school is a Catholic institution. While this religion can be a good way to 

instill good moral values and integrity, this ultimately depends on whether or not Louie has 

a good experience with it.  

 
b. Before anyone can develop emotionally they must first satisfy their physical needs, such as 

food and shelter. This is the basis for Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. In my opinion, Louie's 

physical needs are being met at Saint Catherines, as well as his safety being generally 

ensured. This allows Louie to move above the first two levels of Maslow’s hierarchy. In my 

opinion, Louie is somewhere between the 3rd(Love and Belonging) and 4th(Esteem) levels 

of Maslow's hierarchy. Here Louie can help build relationships with others, as well as gain a 

sense of self-respect and confidence. That being said, other factors(such as difficulty with 

schoolwork) can set him back. As said in part 1a, difficulty in school can discourage children, 

and potentially get in the way of developing self-esteem.  

 
3.   

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a. Taking care of physical and safety needs is the first priority. Making sure Louie is fed and 

given adequate physical activity is key. Aswell, if a child fears for his safety that can impede 

emotional progress and have negative effects on development. After that it is important to 

make sure Louie is engaged by school. Making sure he understands his school work and 

lessons is essentially in instilling a love of learning and confidence. On the other hand, 

making sure Louie is adequately challenged and does not become disengaged is a priority.  

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