What type of setting are you observing

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Part I: Observation Guides (worksheets)

work out:

There needs to be at least one significant difference between your observations. This difference can be the type of setting (formal/informal/combination), the age group (elementary/middle school/high school), or another difference that is clearly stated.

The guide provides some considerations for your observation. There is no right or wrong answer to each question; instead, these questions will highlight what to observe and record while at the observation sites. Questions can be answered with bullet points or full sentences, provided your responses clearly demonstrate an acknowledgment of the question.

What type of setting are you observing? Who is present (types of people, ages)?

Describe the environment (inside/outside, structures, equipment, condition, appearance)?

Describe the primary play activity?

What other activities are taking place in or adjacent to the play activity?

Sketch or insert a picture of main play area you are observing:

Do the children appear to be engaged and having fun? (Explain: describe obersavation)

• Inactive vs. Active

• Bored or Restless vs. Engaged

Who is leading the activity? Is there conflict or cooperation?

• Children are leading vs. Adults are leading

• High level of conflict vs. High level of cooperation

Is the play area designed and well-suited for this use?

• Equipment insufficient or lacking vs. Equipment plentiful and appropriate

• Area unsafe and/or poorly maintained vs. Area safe and well-maintained

Who or what is motivating the children to participate?

• Children appear self-motivated vs. Others-Adults leading

• No spectators vs. Many spectators

Is there diversity in the group? Who is included in the actual activity?

• Little or no diversity vs. High diversity

• Selective inclusion vs. Broad inclusion

Are adaptations made to accommodate individual differences and/or to modify the activity?

• Skills are easily performed vs. Skills are too challenging

• Children are overwhelmed/frustrated/bored vs. Children meet challenges/demands

Are there rules and are they enforced? Do the children understand the strategy/goals of the play?

• No rules vs. Structured/enforced rules

• Children confused about strategy/goals vs. Children understand strategies/goals

Part II: Analysis Paper

Write a 2 - 3 page analysis paper that discusses one of the prompts below:

Prompt #1: Type of activity and level of engagement by the children (Describe the activity on our play spectrum. How does the activity appear to be influencing the participation and engagement of the children?)
Prompt #2: Leaders and/or motivators of the sport activity (Who is directing the activity? Who is making key decisions, or facilitating interactions?)
Prompt #3: Group inclusion and interactions (Who is included? Who is left out? Why do you think this is happening?)
Prompt #4: Appropriateness of the physical skills and understanding/enforcement of game rules and strategies (Consider physical literacy and development stages of the children)
Your analysis should include a description of how your observations are connected to the prompt you select. Specific examples from your observations should support the discussion of the topic you select, and indicate how your observations were similar and/or different.

Format: 12-point font, double-spaced, one-inch margins
In-Text Citations : In-text citations should be used when making connections to course concepts. Materials to connect to include class preparation materials, class lectures and discussions, and other research you conduct on your own

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