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Classroom Observations: Create a checklist or rubric synthesizing concepts studied in TAP I to use as a classroom observation tool. Perform guided observations at the elementary and secondary levels to identify characteristics of an effective classroom and teacher. Reflect on the observation experience and revise written career goals and personal teaching philosophy (developed in Year One course – Introduction to Teaching as a Profession). Connect observations from the final project to concepts learned in this course and add these reflections to the course portfolio.