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This page details my observations and analysis of a child's behavior during a shadowing assignment. The focus is on understanding the child's social-emotional needs and the impact on their learning and classroom participation. Strategies for self-regulation, engagement, and creating a positive learning environment are explored. This experience allowed for me to reflect on my professional responsibilities of creating and maintaining a safe, supportive environment for all children.
TPE 7.3 – Creating a Supportive Learning Environment for English Learners
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Focus: Reflecting on my personal responsibility to maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
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Connection: My reflection on strategies to support the child’s social-emotional development demonstrates TPE 7.3 in practice.

Understanding behavior
During the shadowing assignment, I closely observed a child exhibiting disruptive behavior. This behavior was analyzed in the context of the child's potential unmet social-emotional needs, which can significantly affect their learning and overall classroom experience.