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| Systematic, scientific observation gives valid insightts and representations of what is happening. |
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| What are some uses for observation? |
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Definition
- A way to find out more about children.
- A way to understand behavior
- A way to solve classroom problems
- A tool to track children's gorwth and development
- A way to gain insight into children's and teachers' interactions
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| What are the two components of observation? Explain what happens in each. |
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Definition
Focus, Watching, and Processing
- Focus -
- Who or what will you observe? Why?
- What context will you observe in? (place, time, activity)
- Watching -
- Being alert and tuned in
- Being inconspicuous
- Processing -
- Being objective and empathic
Recording
- Recording -
- Many ways to record observations
- Choose the way that fits yoru situation and yoru purpose for observing
- Choose the way that gives you the information that will help you in your work with children.
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| Give an example of a subjective observation. Give an example of an objective observation. Why is objectivity useful in observation in a preschool classroom? |
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| What does it mean to be empathetic when you observe? |
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- Being sensitive to chidlren you observe
- Respecting and accepting each child
- Tuning in to what is importatn to that child - from their point of view.
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| What are some different ways to record observations? |
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Definition
- Narratives
- Anecdotal Record
- Running Record
- Samples
- Time sampling
- Event Sampling
- Instruments
- Checklist
- Rating Scale
- Graphic
- Numerical
- Adjectivew with opposite meanings
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| Describe two types of narratives used in recording observations. |
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Definition
- Anecdotal record
- Describes incident(s): what, how, when, where
- Written later
- Running Record
- Detailed
- all behaviors
- in sequence
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| Describe how a checklist is used in recording observations. |
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- List of behaviros
- Check off (or record date) as observe
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| What is event sampling? When is it useful? |
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- Describe particular events or behaviros
- Describe what comes before and after the behaviro
- Record whenever it happens
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| What are some ethical issues involved in observing and recording children's behavior? |
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- Respect the privacy of children and families
- Keep all information confidential
- Never talk to others about children in their presence
- Never share information with anywone who does not have a professional and legitimate reason to have the information
- Never share information with people outside the setting.
- Use pseudonyms on recorded (written) observations
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