Practitioner's Interview

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 This interview was between Ms. S and Taline Mazian

1.  What do you think children gain from playing here?

“The curriculum is play-based. The experiences for the children are planned based on observation and following their cues. Children are given many opportunities to problem solve and interact with their peers.”  

2.    Where do you think the children's favourite places are?

“The children favourite area in the classroom is the dramatic center and construction toys area.”

3.   What do you think children do not like?

“The children dislike being at the book center.”

4.   Where might the children have privacy?

“Children might privacy at the book center.”

5.   Where might the children go to talk to a friend?

“The children are able to talk to their peers in any area in the classroom.”

6.   Tell me about how the children use the space?

“The children will bring materials from other areas and bring them to the carpet to play.”

7.   What do you think is missing in the Learning Environment?

“There is no sink in the classroom.”

8.   What materials in the classroom would you mind not having?

“I rather not have the puzzles in the classroom because they are not age-appropriate for the children in the classroom. The puzzles are too challenging.”

9.   What additional toys would like to have in the classroom?

 “I would like to have more construction and drama toys for the children.”

10.  Are there any other changes you would like to make?

 “There should be a separate room for nap-time.”

Our interpretation:   

1.  What has been confirmed by using the tool?

      Ms. S stated that she follows the play-based curriculum. Her planned activities are based on observations and following children's cue. The interview confirms that children require a space for privacy because they are currently using the book-centre. Two of the changes that Ms. S would like in the classroom is a sink and a separate room for napping. 

2. What new information has been gained by including this tool? 

     New information that has been gained is that the children require age-appropriate materials in the classroom. There are puzzles in the classroom that are too challenging for the children. In order to incorporate materials that are age-appropriate, interviews with children can be conducted in order to decide what toys and material children want their environment.

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