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What I have learnt from Guides to observation & phases of development…
What I have learnt from Guides to observation & phases of development (Topic 2a) :bulb:
Reasons to observe young children
Identify if they have any red flags in their developmental process and address them for appropriate interventions such as special services
Educators are able to plan and individualize curriculum that suits them the most - every child has their own unique strengths, weaknesses as well as learning styles.
To keep children safe from accidents, bullies or abuse - children may not know what is right and wrong and the priorities that they have. Therefore, through observing, parents and teachers would know better what is bothering them.
Educators will be able to reflect on their lesson plans or teaching methods and revise it to suit the learning needs of children.
To monitor and assist the children's learning. By observing them, teacher would know when is the appropriate time to assist the child and also with the most effective way to scaffold them towards the mastery of a particular skill.
Rationale & Aim
We need to have particular reasons why we choose to observe the child and why we are interested in that particular child.
It is important because when we have a clear rationale, it enables us to have a clear statement of aim on the particular domain or skills we wanted to observe or help the child to overcome certain issues.
The aim of observation should be as clear as possible so that we can find out exactly what we intend to determine or explore from the child.
The aim developed should be developmentally appropriate according to their age.
How to obseve?
Participant observer
Engaging and get involved with the child (during their play or activities)
Extend their ideas when entering into their play and scaffold them if necessary
Non-participant observer
Being away from the child and not interrupting their play process
Direct eye contact should be avoided in order to keep the interaction to the minimum.
Have sufficient distance from the child and give them their own personal space. Only respond to them when necessary.
Importance of background info of the child and the settings of observation.
Understanding the background info allow us to know what are the possible reasons that might affect their particular skills.
It will give us valuable insights of the child's experiences from different perspectives
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