Name: Kianna Rojas

Inquiry Focus: How can I ensure that a child is comfortable in the classroom and feels as though they do have a true sense of
belonging? How will this affect their behavior in and outside of the classroom?
Plan for Data Collection – Level 2
Use this chart to develop a tentative plan for the data you will collect that is relevant to the inquiry question you are studying. You
may also include action steps you might implement in the classroom related to your focus.
Questions within my Inquiry – What questions do Data to Collect (observation notes, field notes, Resources/Support Date
you hope to answer? (In the next column, think about what student work, CT interviews, pictures, teaching videos, Needed – Do I need help? (Schedule
data might need to collect or action might you perform to course readings, literature) OR Who might help? How might for data
answer this question.) Action to Perform (instructional strategy to try, I collect this data? collection)
seating or grouping arrangement, materials to use, etc.)
What may be some of the social cues that I will have Because my CT has been teaching for many I will need the help of my
to look out for if I believe a child is not comfortable in years, I believe it is best to interview her and take CT and write down some
the classroom? note on how she has experienced it. I understand tips she will give me. 9/26/2019
that each child is different, but I would like to get
kind of the general actions/attitudes the child may
have.
I can either try to have a conversation with the Again, I may need the
How might I be able to tell the difference between child on my own and see if they see to speak help of my CT. I can ask
shyness and uncomfortableness? more when they are alone. Or I can even change what she does in this
the seats around and have the student sit next to case, and if I have a
someone else for a change and see if that effects specific student in mind, I 9/26/2019
their actions in the classroom. can ask her who she has
sat around before, and
maybe change that.

How will I know how the child may be behaving I might try the tactic of writing in the student’s In this case, I will need
outside of the classroom? planner after class and ask the guardian to keep the support of the
me updated on behavior issues at home. parents/guardian.
Sometimes students act different at home than Communication is key in
they do school, and I want to ensure that I am every situation and having
made aware of that. a relationship of building 10/3/2019
is important in the
classroom. Not for just the
student, but everyone
involved.

What are some ways to help a child express First, I might observe the child and see if they are I might collect this data
themselves more freely and participate in any class at least doing the work efficient. I might even with observation/field 10/3/2019
discussions? follow this by collecting or seeing the work they notes
 Wondering: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

have done to see if the reasoning is because

What should I do if a child is uncomfortable or feels
left out amongst classmates?
they do not understand the material or just
because they do not feel like sharing
My instructions my include more group work with I might look into more
groups chosen by myself, as the teacher. That lesson plans that involve
way, students do not leave someone else out group or pair work and 10/10/201
and be with their friends early. I think that this room for talking with each 9
also creates a sense of fairness. other to do the task.