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OBSERVING YOUNG CHILDRENSection 1.3
WHAT IS GOING ON IN THIS PICTURE?
WHAT IS GOING ON IN THIS PICTURE?
WHAT IS GOING ON IN THIS PICTURE?
WHY OBSERVE CHILDREN?
We learn more by observing than by reading.
Observing allows you to see personalities.
HOW TO OBSERVE YOUNG CHILDREN Separate fact from opinion. Observations can be subjective or
objective.
objectiveSomething is factual, and leaves aside personal feelings and prejudices.
subjectiveTo rely on personal opinions and feelings, rather than facts, to judge an event.
HOW TO OBSERVE YOUNG CHILDREN Observation records should include:
date time number of children
and adults present names and ages of
all present
HOW TO OBSERVE YOUNG CHILDREN Choose the correct type of observation
record. Avoid interacting with the children
unless necessary. Keep observations
and interpretations confidential.
TYPES OF OBSERVATION RECORDS
Running Record Record of everything observed for a set period,
such as 15 minutes Useful when getting to know the child or children Good when concentrating on certain area of
development Anecdotal Record
Report of a child’s actions that concentrates on a specific behavior or area of development
Time is not limited
TYPES OF OBSERVATION RECORDS
Frequency Count Tally of how often a certain behavior occurs Useful when trying to change an unwanted
behavior Baseline is a count made before any steps are
taken to try and change behavior Developmental Checklist
List of skills children should master or exhibit at a certain age
Observers can use checklist and simply check off the skills or behaviors they see
HOW TO OBSERVE YOUNG CHILDREN
Explain each of the following actions.
Know your purpose. Before you begin, define the purpose of your observation. What are you supposed to observe?
Identify the when, where, who, and what.
Note the physical features of the setting. Who is there? What activities are going on? Record the time and place.
Be descriptive. Use words and phrases to capture the moment. Give a picture of what you see.
Action Explanation
HOW TO OBSERVE YOUNG CHILDREN
Explain each of the following actions.
Make comparisons. Look for similarities and differences.
Uncover the data. Record factual information, focus on the evidence at hand.
Review and clarify. At the end, read through your comments, make clarifications or corrections, and add any additional notes.
Action Explanation
HOW TO INTERPRET OBSERVATIONS
The analysis an observer forms and expresses about what was observed is called and interpretation
When observing and recording information you must be objective
Interpretation is when you will form and express ideas about what you saw
Confidentiality is a must (protection of another person’s privacy by limiting access to personal information) You may share your information only with the child’s
parents or your child development teacher
CAREERS WITH CHILDREN- PARENT EDUCATOR
What do you think a parent educator does?
Our society requires people to take courses or have training before they can perform many jobs Should there by similar requirements to
become a parent? What kind of parents do you think
would benefit most from the help of a parent educator
RESEARCH CHILDHOOD VACCINATIONS One of the main reasons for the decline in
childhood deaths from disease is the development of vaccines.
Select and research two vaccines Find out at what ages they are given to children Research what diseases they will protect
against How do the vaccines work? Do the vaccines have any side effects? Record findings in a chart
EXAMPLE
Vaccine Age Given to Child
Disease Protect against
How Vaccine Works
Any Side Effects?
Other ‘fun’ facts?