Observe the physical arrangement of two classrooms, birth-Grade 3, and the role they play in classroom management. Consider observing two different ages/grade levels. Following your observations, interview the teacher in each classroom about their classroom layout and design. Include the following questions in your interviews:

• How did you design your classroom to ensure it is developmentally appropriate and easily accessible for all students?
• What did you feel was important to consider when creating your classroom layout to a positive and inclusive learning environment?
• How does the physical classroom layout support the inclusion of all students? What challenges did you encounter when incorporating an inclusive learning environment?

add two additional questions to ask each teacher about their classroom environment.

Use any remaining field experience hours to assist the mentor teacher in providing instruction and support to the class.

reflect on your observations and interviews and summarize your interview with each teacher. Include the following in your reflection:

• Describe each layout and how each differs to meet the needs of the intended age groups.
• Summarize the interview with each teacher.
• Describe how you would apply changes in your future professional practice to a developmentally appropriate and accessible classroom.
• Explain any changes you would recommend for the classrooms observed to make them more developmentally appropriate and accessible for all students based on your research.