Observing Development of the Young Child

by Beaty, Janice J.; Beaty, Janice J. Skills for Preschool Teachers (5th Ed.)

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4th

ISBN13:

9780138019860

ISBN10:

013801986X

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Paperback

Pub. Date:

7/1/1997

Publisher(s):

Prentice Hall

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Summary

One of the few books that successfully combines observation techniques with child development, this user-friendly text takes an applied approach that allows students to observe, record, and interpret child development by looking at particular behavior. Using the observation data to determine the level of a child's development, plans and activities are illustrated to show students how to help children strengthen specific areas of development.

Author Biography

Janice J. Beaty, professor emerita, Elmira College, Elmira, New York, is a full-time writer of early childhood college textbooks and a consultant in early childhood education from her new location in Taos, New Mexico

1 Assessing Children's Development Through Observation

(31)

Assessment of Young Children

(2)

Tests as Tools for Assessing Preschool Children

(3)

Guidelines for Appropriate Assessment

(2)

What Should Child Observers Look For?

(1)

Collecting and Recording Observational Data

(18)

Choosing the Method for Observing and Recording

(1)

Media Techniques

(3)

References

(1)

Suggested Readings

(1)

Videotapes

(1)

Learning Activities

(1)

2 Using the Child Skills Checklist

(26)

Becoming an Observer

(1)

Taking Time to Observe

(1)

Recording Information

(2)

Using the Child Skills Checklist

(13)

Interpreting the Data

(2)

Planning for Children Based on Observations

(4)

Observation of Each Child

(1)

References

(1)

Suggested Readings

(1)

Videotapes

(1)

Learning Activities

(2)

3 Self-Identity

(30)

Developing a Self-Concept

(2)

Separates from Parents without Difficulty

(5)

Does not Cling to Classroom Staff Excessively

(2)

Makes Eye Contact with Adults

(3)

Makes Activity Choices Without Teacher's Help

(2)

Seeks Other Children to Play With

(2)

Plays Roles Confidently in Dramatic Play

(4)

Stands Up for Own Rights

(2)

Displays Enthusiasm about Doing Things for Self

(3)

Observing, Recording, and Interpreting Self-Identity

(1)

References

(1)

Suggested Readings

(1)

Videotapes

(1)

Learning Activities

(2)

4 Emotional Development

(30)

Developing Emotions in Young Children

(2)

Allows Self to be Comforted During Stressful Time

(4)

Eats, Sleeps, Toilets without Fuss Away from Home

(5)

Handles Sudden Changes/Startling Situations with Control

100

(2)

Can Express Anger in Words Rather than Actions

102

(2)

Allows Aggressive Behavior to be Redirected

104

(3)

Does Not Withdraw from Others Excessively

107

(2)

Shows Interest/Attention in Classroom Activities

109

(2)

Smiles, Seems Happy Much of the Time

111

(3)

Observing, Recording, and Interpreting Emotional Development

114

(2)

References

116

(1)

Suggested Readings

116

(1)

Videotapes

116

(1)

Learning Activities

117

(1)

5 Social Play

118

(28)

Developing Social Play Skills

119

(1)

Early Research

120

(1)

Social Play Development

121

(1)

The Teacher's Role

122

(1)

Spends Time Watching Others Play

123

(1)

Plays by Self with Own Toys/Materials

124

(2)

Plays Parallel to Others with Similar Toys/Materials

126

(2)

Plays with Others in Cooperative Play

128

(2)

Makes Friends with Other Children

130

(3)

Gains Access to Ongoing Play in a Positive Manner

133

(3)

Maintains Role in Ongoing Play in a Positive Manner

136

(2)

Resolves Play Conflicts in a Positive Manner

138

(3)

Observing, Recording, and Interpreting Social Play

141

(2)

References

143

(1)

Suggested Readings

143

(1)

Videotapes

144

(1)

Learning Activities

144

(2)

6 Prosocial Behavior

146

(26)

Developing Prosocial Behavior

147

(1)

Shows Concern for Someone in Distress

148

(4)

Can Tell How Another Feels During Conflict

152

(2)

Shares Something with Another

154

(2)

Gives Something to Another

156

(2)

Takes Turns without a Fuss

158

(3)

Complies with Requests without a Fuss

161

(2)

Helps Another Do a Task

163

(2)

Helps (Cares for) Another in Need

165

(2)

Observing, Recording, and Interpreting Prosocial Behavior

167

(2)

References

169

(1)

Suggested Readings

169

(1)

Videotapes

169

(1)

Learning Activities

170

(2)

7 Large Motor Development

172

(32)

Developing Large Motor Skills

173

(3)

Walks Down Steps Alternating Feet

176

(2)

Runs with Control Over Speed and Direction

178

(3)

Jumps Up and Lands on Two Feet

181

(3)

Hops on One Foot

184

(2)

Throws, Catches, and Kicks Balls

186

(3)

Climbs Up and Down Climbing Equipment with Ease

189

(3)

Moves Legs and Feet in Rhythm to Beat

192

(3)

Moves Arms and Hands in Rhythm to Beat

195

(4)

Observing, Recording, and Interpreting Large Motor Development

199

(2)

References

201

(1)

Suggested Readings

201

(1)

Videotapes

202

(1)

Learning Activities

202

(2)

8 Small Motor Development

204

(22)

Developing Small Motor Skills

205

(2)

Shows Hand Preference

207

(1)

Turns with Hand Easily (Knobs, Lids, Eggbeaters)

208

(3)

Pours Liquid into Glass without Spilling

211

(2)

Unfastens and Fastens Zippers, Buttons, Velcro Tabs

213

(1)

Picks Up and Inserts Objects with Ease

214

(3)

Uses Drawing/Writing Tools with Control

217

(2)

Uses Scissors with Control

219

(1)

Pounds in Nails with Control

220

(1)

Observing, Recording, and Interpreting Small Motor Development

221

(4)

References

225

(1)

Suggested Readings

225

(1)

Learning Activities

225

(1)

9 Cognitive Development: Classification, Number, Time, and Space

226

(38)

Developing Cognitive Concepts

227

(3)

Using Play

230

(1)

Stages of Exploratory Play

230

(1)

Classification

231

(1)

Assessing Development

232

(1)

Identifies Objects by Shape

232

(3)

Identifies Objects by Color

235

(3)

Identifies Objects by Size

238

(2)

Sorts Objects by Likenesses

240

(3)

Puts Events in Sequence; Objects in Series

243

(3)

Counts How Many Are Present

246

(6)

Knows What Happens Today

252

(3)

Can Build a Block Enclosure

255

(5)

Observing, Recording, and Interpreting Cognitive Development

260

(2)

References

262

(1)

Suggested Readings

262

(1)

Videotapes

262

(1)

Learning Activities

263

(1)

10 Spoken Language

264

(28)

Developing Spoken Language

265

(3)

Listens But Does Not Speak

268

(2)

Gives Single-Word Answers

270

(2)

Gives Short-Phrase Responses

272

(1)

Does Chanting and Singing

273

(4)

Takes Part in Conversations

277

(3)

Speaks in Expanded Sentences

280

(4)

Asks Questions

284

(1)

Can Tell a Story

285

(3)

Observing, Recording, and Interpreting Spoken Language

288

(2)

References

290

(1)

Suggested Readings

290

(1)

Videotapes

290

(1)

Learning Activities

291

(1)

11 Prewriting and Prereading Skills

292

(28)

Developing Prewriting and Prereading Skills

293

(1)

Pretends to Write with Pictures and Scribbles

294

(3)

Makes Horizontal Lines of Writing Scribbles

297

(2)

Includes Letter-Like Forms in Writing

299

(3)

Makes Some Letters, Prints Name or Initial

302

(4)

Holds Book Right-Side Up; Turns Pages Left to Right

306

(3)

Pretends to Read Using Pictures to Tell Story

309

(3)

Retells Stories from Books with Increasing Accuracy

312

(3)

Shows Awareness That Print in Books Tells the Story

315

(1)

Observing, Recording, and Interpreting Prewriting and Pretending Development

316

(2)

References

318

(1)

Suggested Readings

319

(1)

Videotapes

319

(1)

Learning Activities

319

(1)

12 Art Skills

320

(22)

Developing Art Skills

321

(2)

Makes Random Marks on Paper

323

(2)

Makes Controlled Scribbles

325

(2)

Makes Basic Shapes

327

(2)

Combines Circles/Squares with Crossed Lines

329

(2)

Makes Suns

331

(1)

Draws Person as Sun-Face with Arms and Legs

332

(3)

Draws Animals, Trees, Flowers

335

(2)

Combines Objects Together in a Picture

337

(1)

Observing, Recording, and Interpreting Art Skills

338

(2)

References

340

(1)

Suggested Readings

340

(1)

Learning Activities

340

(2)

13 Imagination

342

(28)

Developing Imagination

343

(2)

Pretends an Action Without Taking a Role

345

(2)

Assigns Roles or Takes Assigned Roles

347

(4)

Takes on Characteristics and Actions of Role

351

(1)

Needs Particular Props to do Pretend Play

352

(4)

Can Pretend with Imaginary Objects

356

(2)

Uses Language for Creating and Sustaining Plot

358

(2)

Uses Exciting, Danger-Packed Themes

360

(4)

Uses Elaborate Themes, Ideas, Details

364

(1)

Observing, Recording, and Interpreting Imagination

365

(2)

References

367

(1)

Suggested Readings

368

(1)

Videotapes

368

(1)

Learning Activities

368

(2)

14 Sharing Observational Data with Parents

370

(22)

Involving Parents in Their Children's Programs

371

(2)

Making Parents Professionals

373

(3)

Sharing Observation Results

376

(12)

Developing Collaborative Portfolios

388

(3)

References

391

(1)

Videotapes

391

(1)

Learning Activities

391

(1)

Index of Children's Books

392

(2)

Index

394

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