Teachers and other school staff will expect you to arrive at the time you are scheduled. They may even rely upon you to assist in certain ways or may plan around your visit. Nothing will sour a field experience more quickly than continual tardiness or excessive absence. If an emergency causes you to be late or if you are unable to attend at all, you should call the school prior to your expected arrival time. The instructor of the course must also be informed of your absence.
Observation is more than ordinary looking.
It takes energy and concentration to become an accurate observer. Teachers must train themselves to record what they see on a regular basis. They need to discipline themselves to distinguish between detail and trivia as well as learn to spot biases that might invalidate the observation. Research indicates that teaches who are most effective are those who are t horough in their preparation and systematic in evaluating their own work. Observing students helps teaches become more objective about the the students in their care.