Analyze the Collected Information
Once you have collected the data, you must spend time interpreting its meaning. What clues does it provide about the child/group? What patterns can you see? How does it fit in with what is known about typical development? How might adult/child or child/child relationships be affecting what you see? What about the environment and classroom climate? Take note of consistent patterns of behavior as you analyze your data.
Questions to reflect on:
What patterns am I noticing?
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STAGES OF THE TEACHING SPIRAL:
Observe and Collect Data
Analyze the Collected Information
Reflect on the Data
Communicate with Others
Take Action