FIELD EXPERIENCE LOG: IFST 236
Students are required to submit 5 field experience logs for each placement.A total of 10 for the semester.The log entries must be made by midnight of the school day 48 following the placement.

PlacementsLog Entry Due at Midnight

MondayWednesday

TuesdayThursday

WednesdayFriday

ThursdayMonday

FridayTuesday

Log entries should be e-mailed to ifst236010-mail@udel

Additionally, print a hard copy of each entry and place each one in a notebook or folder.

If you are absent or miss a practicium placement you are expected to note that in your log, the reason for the absence should be given as well as the person notified and the arrangements you have made to make up the placement.Continue the log assignments in order.When you go to the practicium you will do the next assignment on the list.

Field Experience Log Format

Each entry should begin with the following:

·Your name (Jane Doe)

·Log Entry Number (Log number 2)

·Age range of children 

·Your placement schedule including the date, time, and duration of your visit. (10/25/99, 8 - 11 a.m.)If you did not go at the regularly scheduled time note this.

·List the first names and ages (in years and months) of all the children present (First names only should be used to ensure confidentiality of the information included in your log.Never use last names of children you observe or with whom you work.)Note significant absences.

·List the names and positions of the staff present during your visit including support people who may come for only a portion of the day (Tammy Tuesday, teacher; Wendy Wednesday, occupational therapist).Note significant absences.

·Daily schedule of classroom activities that take place during your visit (be sure to include set-up anc clean up time.)

Log Assignments

LOG # 2
The goal for this week is to become more comfortable with the routine,to get to know all areas ofthe classroom, to increase your level of participation with the children, and to learn more about the children.
Before going to your placement
·Call the director if there are any changes

1.Describe the classroom to me.

·Make a map for yourself, however your won’t be able to send it.)

·Briefly discuss each area so I can understand what is happening and how the areas relate to each other.

·Which areas require the most individualized attention?Which the least?

·How much time is spent on custodial care?Learning activities?

·Describe how the children spend their time while you are there.

Focus on the interactions between the adults and children.

·Is there a plan for these interactions?

·Who initiates and who follows the interactions?

·What is the teacher’s role in the interactions?

·Discuss your interactions with various children.

·Spend time getting to know your “target” child.(If your child is not there choose the child closest in age to this child.) 

·Talk with the caregivers and ask about the children, schedule, planning, and so on. Remember to ask them at a time that is convenient.

2.Reflecting on the day

·Compare this experience to your first one.What made it different?What are you doing to stretch your skills?What are your doing to build relationships?

·Discuss the qualities that you feel define an excellent early childhood educator and caregiver for infants or toddlers (depending on your placement).

·In your last log you set a goal for yourself and your performance.Restate the goal.How did you do?If you were successful, why?If your we not successful assess why and discuss how you will work toward the goal or how you will reframe it.

3.Goal setting

Set your goal for next week. Will you continue to work on your past goal?

Before leaving your placement

Be sure that you have all the information you need for your journal and that you confirm your next session.Know the age range of the children in your placement.Make a list of the children’s first names and ages (in months).

Remember: Talk with me before or after class or during my office hours if you have questions or concerns.Use e-mail if these will not work.There are no silly questions or insignificant problems.