Observation Tools in Action This week is observation week! You will observe in the learning environment you identified in week two of class. As you are learning, using observation tools to

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Observation Tools in Action

This week is observation week! You will observe in the learning environment you identified in week two of class. As you are learning, using observation tools to assess student development and progress is one way teachers can gather important information in a child’s natural setting. Teachers collect information about children through many different lenses using a variety of methods. There is no single method that a teacher can use to understand the whole child. Instead, they use a variety of tools to gather a bigger picture of childhood development.

For your assignment this week, you will select at least one observation tool that you can use during your scheduled observation. You will conduct an observation using the selected tool and then reflect on your learning from the observation. Plan to conduct your observation for at least 30 minutes. If you are not able to conduct an assessment in a classroom environment, please navigate to the alternate video assessment tab.

 

Assignment Instructions

In your paper, use the following bullets to plan and reflect on your observation this week:

  • Identify the age of the children included in your observation.
  • Describe the scenario for the observation in terms of where it occurred, how many children were present, the activity type, and any other relevant information.
  • Explain the observation tool you selected to use for this assignment and the process of using the selected tool in real life during your observation experience.
  • Analyze your notes and information in one or two paragraphs.
  • Outline two findings of a child/children from your observation that you would want to document for future planning.
  • Summarize one learning activity you might use with the child or children to support their developmental needs based on your findings.

 

Prepare

To prepare for this assignment,

 

Alternate Video Assessment

Choose one of the following videos as an alternative to an in-person classroom visit. This option is reserved for students who have received prior permission from the instructor.

Note: You may not learn the child’s name through the video, so feel free to describe a child as, for instance, Boy in Blue Shirt.

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