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Title: Fetac Level 6 - Child Development - Overview of Key Concepts in Observation
Description: Theses notes are from Fetac Level 6 Child Development Module. They contain an overview of key concepts in child observations, and were submitted to Early Childhood Ireland as part of my Child Development Module. I received a distinction for the full module of which these notes form a part.
Description: Theses notes are from Fetac Level 6 Child Development Module. They contain an overview of key concepts in child observations, and were submitted to Early Childhood Ireland as part of my Child Development Module. I received a distinction for the full module of which these notes form a part.
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Kerry Ferris
Child Development 6N1942
August 2014
Overview Of Key Concepts In Observation
Why do we carry out observations
Carrying out observations on children is an integral part of our work in childcare
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Through our observations we can see if the activities, experiences and curriculum that
we are providing are meeting the needs of the child
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We are able to see what skills and knowledge and understanding the child has, and
observations can highlight the areas that need more activities to further promote the
development in these areas
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Observation is very important in letting us see if the child is meeting the “Normative
Developmental Milestones”, in their holistic development
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Observations improve our teaching, and we observe children to share the information
with and communicate with parents
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Kerry Ferris
Child Development 6N1942
August 2014
What are the Key Concepts in Observation
Observations take place through normal daily activities they look at development
areas within the child, Physical, Intellectual, Language, Emotional, Social, Cultural,
and their interactions with their peers and adults
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They are done over time to present a whole picture
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Genuine and honest
observations do not place children in false situations or interfere or distract them from
their natural learning experiences
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Childcare practitioners need a solid understanding of the meaning and purpose for the
observation
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It is
important to know what the goal is and what you expect to gain from the observation
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Try to separate what you think from what you see
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Have an awareness that there are different methods of observing available, Time
Sampling, Event Sampling, Narratives and Checklists to name a few
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Sociogram Observations show the friendship groups and social
interaction of the child
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Evaluation of the observation is key to the successful progression of the Childs
development
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Kerry Ferris
Child Development 6N1942
August 2014
equipment, environment, behaviour, skills, age and stage of development, and the
effectiveness of our teaching
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If there is a conflict or
any issue between teacher and child then this will reflect in the observation
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The Childs culture and background have to be considered when observing
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This can be
misinterpreted when observing
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We do this
through writing up our observational notes using positive language
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Always give a fair and honest account of what you observe
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Parents need to give their written
permission for you to allow their child to be observed
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Observations should remain confidential and be shared
only with those who it is deemed necessary for the progression and promotion of the
Childs development
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An unwell child will not show
an accurate level of development and skills
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Kerry Ferris
Child Development 6N1942
August 2014
Make the rest of the staff aware that you are observing so that you are not disturbed
during your observation, and also to ensure that there is enough staff to cover the
other children within the classroom
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There is no point starting into an observation on a
child with a couple of minutes to go to snack time
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Ensure that you have the resources available to carry out the observation, pen, paper,
checklist, or any other form to record your observation on
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Position yourself accordingly
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What do you hope to see, do you
need to set up an activity to see specific behaviour or skills
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Summary
In observing children it is important to focus on the “Holistic” child, the development,
skills and knowledge in their Intellectual, Language and communication, emotional,
social, spiritual, symbolic behaviour, cultural and physical development
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That it
is the role of the adult to provide appropriate materials to encourage and develop the
child
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Eric Erikson – Had a theory that focused on the stages of development within the
child
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In observing children we are mindful of these stages and use them as a guideline to
note what stage each individual child is at
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Erikson also notes that each stage is passed through in a specific order
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Vygotsky - A theory that tells us that children learn through hands on experience
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It is the area he refers to as “What a child can do
with help”
In observing children this is a very valuable theory to have knowledge on
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Title: Fetac Level 6 - Child Development - Overview of Key Concepts in Observation
Description: Theses notes are from Fetac Level 6 Child Development Module. They contain an overview of key concepts in child observations, and were submitted to Early Childhood Ireland as part of my Child Development Module. I received a distinction for the full module of which these notes form a part.
Description: Theses notes are from Fetac Level 6 Child Development Module. They contain an overview of key concepts in child observations, and were submitted to Early Childhood Ireland as part of my Child Development Module. I received a distinction for the full module of which these notes form a part.