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Observation with ELECT
A Closer Look
1Hélène Pouliot-Cleare
[email protected] www.chezmadamehelene.com
Activity
1. It’s easy to do observations when I …
2. It’s a challenge sometimes because …
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3. The one thing I would like to know about it … Write it on Post-it
Assessment, Observation & Documentation (ELECT p. 80)
WHAT ?
« Assessment is viewed as the gathering of evidence through observing what the child can do, say and apply over time. »
« The primary purpose is to support curriculum planning that is based on where the child is at and what interests the child. »
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ASSESSMENT ELECT P. 80WHAT?
« Continuous assessment throughobservation and documentation of each child’s development is an essential part of the professional practice in early childhood settings. This is the child’s right and it is crucial to delivery of programs that promotechild development. »
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CECE
Why assess?
ELECT p. 79
To observe, document and support children’s development.
To identify possible developmental problems.
To support reciprocal communications with parents and be sensitive to the cultural and community context of children’s lives.
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WHY ASSESS ? ELECT p. 79
« Quality early childhood settings use ongoing assessments and systematic evaluations to gather information on children’s learning and development and the quality of the program. »
By assessing all children thoughtfully, sensitively and systematically, the early childhood educator: identifies each child’s unique interests, personality, learning style, strengths, needs and progress. is sensitive to individual and cultural diversity. uses this information to plan curriculum to best meet the needs of each child.
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Why assess?
Needs (scaffolding)
Social
Emotional
Language
Cognitive (observation sheet)
Physical
InterestsWhat does child do naturallyplay with or work on?
Which center or activity are favourites?
Which skills are mastered?
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Why assess? ELECT p. 80, 83
Systematic assessment help to identify children who may be experiencingdevelopmental difficulties and may need additional developmental assessment and specific interventions.
Formal and informal assessment tools mustbe developmentally, culturally and linguistically appropriate.
Discover trends
Scaffolding (Vygotsky)
To plan according to needs and interests and discover solutions to various situations that arise.
Why assess?
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Emergent Learning
Study the following pictures.
Note what skills appear to be acquired.
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Emergent Learning
Observation with the Continuum
Look at photo again and use the continuum to help focus your observations.
Have your observations changed and how?
Observation sheets (www.chezmadamehelene.com)
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Observations Strengths: seeing self as “doer” who is powerful , recognizing self in mirror Needs: palmar grasp, exploring functions, balancing, climbing Progress: focusing attention, making choices and avoiding distractions, coordination
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SocialEmotional Communication
Cognitive Physical
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Tips for Effective ObservationSlide from Aimée Wolanski
How? observe daily target 2 – 4 children per day to observe date each entry; write down the exact time write down exact comments record during an event or shortly after it discuss with team members
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Tips for Effective Observation Slide from Aimée Wolanski
How? Create a portfolio for each child Observation sheets Learning stories ELECT p. 81 Childrens creations and work Photos, videos Sticky notes and at-a-glance sheets Binder with colour-coded dividers
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Chunk and Chew
Some Questions to Think About... (ASCY)
1. How might ELECT help you in your observation/ documentation of children?
2. How might it be useful in communicating with colleagues/related professionals/parents?
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