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Different methods of observations - Coggle Diagram
Different methods of observations
Role of the child
Better to observe with the child rather than observe the child
Sigmund
Freud, children were not present at all
Used experiences that happened in adults childhood
Better to work with mutual respect
They should be partners in the observational process
Respect and ethics is important when observing children
Could be beneficial to have the child participate in the observation
They can add their own comments to
the learning story
Parent partnership
parents make a difference to
their children’s educational outcomes
‘Parents are a child’s first and most
enduring educators’ (NCB 2007).
‘what parents do with their children at home...is much more significant than any other factor open to educational influence’ (Desforges
2003: 91).
Parents and caregivers should add towards the observation
Have a section at the bottom for parents to add
Observational techniques
Magic moments
Easy to write fleeting moments
need to be aware of the child so they can spot the magic moment
Daily and weekly planning
Formative assessment
Learning stories
Takes time to put together
Formative assessment for long periods
Detailed with pictures
Medium term planning
sociogram
Identifies friendship groups
Full attention from practitioner