Being an Internship student and teaching in a preschool has provided me with numerous and varied benefits for an aspiring teacher as myself. The way a school operates; receiving feedback on skills, learning disciplinary measures, and serving as part of an educational staff are some of the opportunities I have experienced. Two of the most valued benefits are the classroom experience and the chance to be mentored by experienced teachers. his paper will discuss the behaviors I have observed in the children throughout the internship, as well as the connection of these behaviors to educational and development theories for children aged three to five, specifically disadvantaged children in a Latino community. The benefits received by completing the internship in relation to future growth and through supervision will also be examined. Suggestions and recommendations will be made for individuals wishing to complete an internship. The paper will conclude with a personal growth section where it will be explained how completing this process has altered my future goals and impacted me personally.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Behaviors Observed During the Internship
- Home Visits
- First Monday
- Art Interest Area
- Block Interest Area
- Dramatic Play Area
- Manipulative Interest Center
- Preschool Literacy
- Math and Music Center
- Science/Discovery Center
- Sand and Water Table
- Playground
- Connections of Behaviors to Theory
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to examine the behaviors observed in a non-profit bilingual preschool for disadvantaged, low-income children in a Latino community. The paper will discuss the connection of these behaviors to educational and development theories for children aged three to five, specifically disadvantaged children in a Latino community. It will also explore the benefits of completing an internship in relation to future growth and through supervision. Recommendations will be made for individuals wishing to complete an internship.
- Impact of socioeconomic factors on preschool children's behavior and academic readiness
- Connections between observed behaviors and developmental theories, specifically Erikson's stages of psychosocial development
- The importance of parent involvement in early childhood education
- The role of bilingual education in supporting the academic success of Latino-English students
- The benefits of completing an internship for aspiring teachers
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: The paper introduces the setting of the internship – a non-profit bilingual preschool serving disadvantaged, low-income, and at-risk children in a Latino community. It emphasizes the school's focus on preparing Spanish-speaking children for kindergarten and the importance of parent involvement in their academic success. The author notes the significance of this preschool in the area due to the lack of a bilingual pre-kindergarten program in the public school system.
- Behaviors Observed During the Internship: This section provides detailed observations of the children's behaviors in various interest areas within the preschool classroom. It describes how children engaged in activities related to art, blocks, dramatic play, manipulatives, literacy, math, science, and physical play. The author also notes the observed differences in children's behaviors based on their birth order and family dynamics.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key terms and concepts explored in this paper include: bilingual education, preschool literacy, socioeconomic factors, disadvantaged children, Latino community, Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, parent involvement, academic readiness, and internship experiences.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does socioeconomic status affect preschool behavior?
Children from low-income families often face challenges in academic readiness. The paper explores how these factors influence social interactions and disciplinary needs in a classroom setting.
What is the importance of bilingual education for Latino students?
Bilingual programs help Spanish-speaking children transition to the public school system more effectively, supporting both their native language and English literacy.
How does Erikson’s theory apply to 3-5 year olds?
The paper connects observed behaviors to Erikson’s stages, specifically focusing on the development of initiative versus guilt during the preschool years.
Why is parent involvement crucial in early childhood education?
Active parent participation reinforces learning at home and is shown to be a key indicator for the long-term academic success of disadvantaged children.
What are the benefits of a teaching internship?
Internships provide hands-on classroom experience, mentorship from experienced teachers, and the opportunity to learn practical disciplinary and operational skills.
What behaviors were observed in the "Dramatic Play" area?
Observations showed how children process their home life and social roles through role-playing, reflecting their cultural background and family dynamics.
- Quote paper
- Ana Miranda (Author), 2012, Teaching Low Income, Disadvantaged Children in A Predominantly Latino Community Where Behavior and Legal Status Are Issues, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/385972
