To prepare:
Before completing your observations, review the Required Media found in the Learning Resources of this module and the following videos to form the basis of your observations.
Infant Toddler: Birth to Three
Penfield Children. (2015). Play activities for babies | Penfield Children’s Center [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkusKSH-JpQ
ECA Learning Hub. (2014). Babies and toddlers: Amazing learners – Video 1 [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGls-Z4e6OI
Three to Five
Made Here – from Vermont PBS. (2018). Best day ever: Forest kindergartens In Vermont [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pC2hAvVn-c
Assignment Task Preparation:
Research, then select an instrument based on your research used for observing children at play to identify a selected skill, developmental area, or other. Use this instrument during your observations. You may elect to use the same instrument, if appropriate, or select an instrument for each grade group, but this instrument should measure the same skill or area for both groups (total of two instruments, one for the younger group and one for the older group).
Upon completion of your observations:
Reflect on your observation of two different children at play. What developmental or emerging content knowledge did you note? How do you know this is accurate?
Examine your notes and reflect on the content. Were these accurate facts or were personal thoughts and feelings reflected? How could you improve your personal observations?
8083 Module 3 Assignment 1:
Observation Reflection
For this Assignment, you will put theory into practice by using your research from Week 4 Assignment 1 to guide you. Traditionally, observation has been one of the most used types of assessments in early childhood. This has both benefits and limitations. One serious issue with observation is assumption by the observer. This often occurs when there is no clear purpose established before the observation. In other words, a specific purpose for the observation has not been established.
By examining two different age groups for the same skill or developmental area, you can make comparisons on not only the area observed, but also on the effectiveness of the assessment(s). As educators, you must be cognizant of the strengths and weaknesses of the assessments you use, as well as their intended purpose. There is no one-size-fits-all in early childhood education.
To prepare:
· Before completing your observations, review the Required Media found in the Learning Resources of this module and the following videos to form the basis of your observations.
Infant Toddler: Birth to Three
Penfield Children. (2015). Play activities for babies | Penfield Children’s Center [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkusKSH-JpQ
ECA Learning Hub. (2014). Babies and toddlers: Amazing learners – Video 1 [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGls-Z4e6OI
Three to Five
Made Here – from Vermont PBS. (2018). Best day ever: Forest kindergartens In Vermont [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pC2hAvVn-c
Assignment Task Preparation:
· Research, then select an instrument based on your research used for observing children at play to identify a selected skill, developmental area, or other. Use this instrument during your observations. You may elect to use the same instrument, if appropriate, or select an instrument for each grade group, but this instrument should measure the same skill or area for both groups (total of two instruments, one for the younger group and one for the older group).
Upon completion of your observations
:
· Reflect on your observation of two different children at play. What developmental or emerging content knowledge did you note? How do you know this is accurate?
· Examine your notes and reflect on the content. Were these accurate facts or were personal thoughts and feelings reflected? How could you improve your personal observations?
Write a 3-page analysis using your research, and include a copy of the selected instrument. Page length does not include title page, reference page, or instrument for assessment.
3 – page analysis that addresses the following:
· What were the strengths and weaknesses of the instrument(s) you found or created for observing play?
· Should the instruments have been modified? Why or why not?
· How could you share this information with families or with colleagues as a teacher leader?
· Clearly identify the purpose of the obs
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