Focus questions 41. Yes, during free time the classroom is divided into sections and in each section there is a teacher. One section is the block area, it is the most discreet area during free play, the teacher would sit on the floor with the children and build for a while and then stop to watch the children as they watched them build towers and houses. He would talk a little bit about what we're doing and then continue building. He did this a couple of times during free play. Another area is the artisan one. There are 3 tables each with a different craft, today the children can choose between making biscuits, painting and cutting. At each table there was a teacher, not only could the teacher see his own table but also the other 3 tables in case another teacher needed help. The teacher making the cookies participated in preparing and baking the cookies while another teacher stood just behind the table watching the children, noting if any of them needed assistance. This teacher also heads to the other craft tables to see how the children are cutting and then walks over to the painting and talks to the children about the painting. After making the rounds at each table, he would stand back and watch for ten minutes and then start the rounds all over again. I noticed how she was very attentive to what was happening in each area not only with the children but also with the other teachers. If another teacher needed help, he was aware of it and was at his side in no time, ready to help with the situation.2. They only seemed to intervene when it was advantageous. At one point I noticed a child was arguing with another child about who would be the cashier and who would be the customer, they both wanted to be the cashier... half the card... kids and then step back and observe for a while and then go back to interacting. I wish I could see the children and hear them, but not be a distraction to them. I also think it's helpful to get to know the children you're watching because you're not this new distraction to play and talk to, but instead you get to watch them be themselves and learn. Observing this is important because it allows you to watch children grow and develop and helps you as a teacher to see what areas children need help with and what they excel at. Additionally, as a teacher, observing gives you a sense of satisfaction watching the children you teach develop. Since teacher observation also helps the teacher see what techniques work for teaching children and what techniques may need to be modified to help children learn and understand better.