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Physical Needs/Characteristics Observed Observed Applicable Comments
Become a little more clumsy as height X
and weight change quickly
Start showing uneven development in X S Many students still appear as if
skills like agility, balance, strength and they could be in the 4th or 5th
flexibility; may be able to run fast, but grade, while very few appear
not gracefully older than 6th grade.
Have a difference between body and X
brain growth; may be more mature
physically or emotionally
Experience fluctuations in basal X
metabolism causing restlessness and
listlessness
Need more rest since much energy is X
being used for growing
Mature at various rates of speed X
Overly concerned with bodily changes X Most of the students are not
and sexual development overly concerned with their
bodily or sexual development.
The culture of the class was
more similar to a 5th grade
classroom than a 7th grade
classroom.
Lacking in good nutritional habits X
Developmental Needs/Characteristics
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Intellectual Needs/Characteristics Observed Observed Applicable Comments
Are highly curious (Questions things) X This was an extremely curious
group of students – it was our
compacted (honors level) math
class and many were debating
over how to best solve a
particular problem on the
board.
Prefer active to passive learning X Students eagerly wanted to
experiences participate on the board.
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Psychological Needs/Characteristics Observed Comments
Observed Applicable
Erratic and inconsistent in behavior X
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Social Needs/Characteristics Observed Observed Applicable Comments
Rebellious towards authority figures X Very respectful and willing to
(i.e., parents, teachers, administrators) change behavior when
redirected.
Confused and frightened by new X
school/social settings
Fiercely loyal to peer group values X Fiercely loyal to friend group
and willing to help each other
when necessary.
Often aggressive and argumentive X
Idealistic X
Comments: What a wonderful class to observe. I was incredibly impressed with the teacher’s
organization and preparedness. Her students knew exactly what to expect every class. Her warm up
was clearly displayed on the board with yesterday’s warm up answers posted on the margin.
Students were writing their warm up in their journals while at the same time trying to figure out
how to correct the previous day’s warm up if they missed anything. This was a jovial class, lots of
chatter and laughing but for the most part, their talking and arguing revolved around the content.
Students appeared to show little concern for what their peers thought about them or their answers. I
am not so sure that this was a symptom of their young adolescent development, but rather the
culture the teacher established in the classroom community.
Developmental Needs/Characteristics
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Physical Needs/Characteristics Observed Observed Applicable Comments
Become a little more clumsy as height X
and weight change quickly
Start showing uneven development in X
skills like agility, balance, strength and
flexibility; may be able to run fast, but
not gracefully
Have a difference between body and Students (especially the males)
brain growth; may be more mature X exhibit far more physical
physically or emotionally maturity than emotional or
social maturity.
Experience fluctuations in basal X
metabolism causing restlessness and
listlessness
Need more rest since much energy is
being used for growing X
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Intellectual Needs/Characteristics Observed Observed Applicable Comments
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Psychological Needs/Characteristics Observed Comments
Observed Applicable
Seek independence X
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Social Needs/Characteristics Observed Observed Applicable Comments
Idealistic X
Comments:
It was obvious students wanted their independence in class and would act in such a way that would
bring positive attention from their peers. Students are various heights and weights in the class and
are very touchy with each other, whether in an affectionate way or in an aggressive “roughhouse”
way. About half of the students were engaged with the science material while the other half was
busy sidetracked and talking with their peers. There was a lot of giggling taking place during the
class which resulted several times with a student acted out in frustration or aggression. Overall, I
am not convinced students were learning.
Middle School Developmental Milestone Rubric
6th through 8th Graders
Name of Observer: School:
Leaundra Clay Kenansville Elementary (K-8)
Developmental Needs/Characteristics
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Physical Needs/Characteristics Observed Observed Applicable Comments
Become a little more clumsy as height
and weight change quickly X Student tripped while trying to
get a pencil from off the floor
Start showing uneven development in
skills like agility, balance, strength and X
flexibility; may be able to run fast, but
not gracefully
Have a difference between body and
brain growth; may be more mature X
physically or emotionally
Experience fluctuations in basal
metabolism causing restlessness and Student is paying attention to
listlessness others more than their task at
X hand. Student is constantly
moving but not completing
what they need to have done
Need more rest since much energy is
being used for growing X
Mature at various rates of speed X
Developmental Needs/Characteristics
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Intellectual Needs/Characteristics Observed Observed Applicable Comments
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Psychological Needs/Characteristics Observed Comments
Observed Applicable
Erratic and inconsistent in behavior X
Seek independence X
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Social Needs/Characteristics Observed Observed Applicable Comments
Rebellious towards authority figures X
(i.e., parents, teachers, administrators)
Confused and frightened by new X
school/social settings
Fiercely loyal to peer group values X Student did not want to tell the
teacher who was talking out in the
hallway because they would be
seen as a snitch
Often aggressive and argumentative X Student wanted to be combative
with the teacher once he was told
he was in the wrong in the wrong
Need frequent affirmation of love X Teacher was constantly having to
from adults positively narrate the class to keep
them on track
Exhibits immature behavior X
Idealistic X
Have strong sense of fairness X
Comments:
Students were engaged in a whole group, interactive, social studies lesson. Students were engaged
and on-task, but still exhibited attention seeking behaviors throughout the lesson. The teacher did a
good job ignoring the students who wanted the attention. After the teacher stopped acknowledging
the student, the class soon followed and the student calmed down.
Developmental Needs/Characteristics
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Physical Needs/Characteristics Observed Observed Applicable Comments
Become a little more clumsy as height
and weight change quickly X
Start showing uneven development in
skills like agility, balance, strength and
flexibility; may be able to run fast, but X
not gracefully
Have a difference between body and
brain growth; may be more mature X
physically or emotionally
Experience fluctuations in basal X
metabolism causing restlessness and
listlessness
Need more rest since much energy is
being used for growing X
Mature at various rates of speed
Developmental Needs/Characteristics
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Intellectual Needs/Characteristics Observed Observed Applicable Comments
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Psychological Needs/Characteristics Observed Comments
Observed Applicable
Seek independence X
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Social Needs/Characteristics Observed Observed Applicable Comments
Idealistic X
Comments:
Students enjoyed the being able to use the internet to explore and create something of their own.
During this observation I noticed that students were more concerned about making their peers laugh
than the consequences that they would face if they got in trouble.
Developmental Needs/Characteristics
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Physical Needs/Characteristics Observed Observed Applicable Comments
Become a little more clumsy as height X
and weight change quickly
Start showing uneven development in X
skills like agility, balance, strength and
flexibility; may be able to run fast, but
not gracefully
Have a difference between body and X .
brain growth; may be more mature
physically or emotionally
Experience fluctuations in basal X Although I cannot physically
metabolism causing restlessness and observe the fluctuations in
listlessness basal metabolism the students
were restless during the lesson
and drifted off task.
Need more rest since much energy is X
being used for growing
Mature at various rates of speed X
Developmental Needs/Characteristics
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Intellectual Needs/Characteristics Observed Observed Applicable Comments
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Psychological Needs/Characteristics Observed Comments
Observed Applicable
Seek independence X
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Social Needs/Characteristics Observed Observed Applicable Comments
Slow to acknowledge own faults and X The students who were off
flaws task initially said “We are
working” then they did own
up to not following class
expectations.
Comments:
__The 8th grade Science class were mature for the most part. They had strong opinions and worked
well with peers. They were engaged and curious about learning. They took ownership of their
behaviors and held each other accountable. They were compassionate and optimistic.
Middle School Developmental Milestone Rubric
6th through 8th Graders
Name of Observer: School:
Cassandra Haddock Martin Millennium
Developmental Needs/Characteristics
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Physical Needs/Characteristics Observed Observed Applicable Comments
Become a little more clumsy as height X
and weight change quickly
Start showing uneven development in X
skills like agility, balance, strength and
flexibility; may be able to run fast, but
not gracefully
Have a difference between body and X Some of the students are
brain growth; may be more mature physically and emotionally
physically or emotionally more mature than they
demonstrate academically.
Experience fluctuations in basal X Although I cannot physically
metabolism causing restlessness and observe the fluctuations in
listlessness basal metabolism the students
were restless during the lesson
and drifted off task.
Need more rest since much energy is X
being used for growing
Mature at various rates of speed X
Developmental Needs/Characteristics
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Intellectual Needs/Characteristics Observed Observed Applicable Comments
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Psychological Needs/Characteristics Observed Comments
Observed Applicable
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Social Needs/Characteristics Observed Observed Applicable Comments
Idealistic X
Slow to acknowledge own faults and X Some students did not want
flaws to take ownership for their
actions. Their response was
“what did I do and I did not
do nothing”
Comments:
The 6th grade Science class was mostly passive learning. The students were not as engaged. As a
result, they drifted, became moody, and listlessness. The demonstrated immature behaviors and
refused to take ownership of their actions. Most of the students seeked attention from their peers.
After an inappropriate behavior their eyes would always land on specific peers and they wait for a
reaction