A Practical Guide To Child Observation And Assessment

by Hobart, Christine

• ISBN13: 9780748785261
• ISBN10: 0748785264
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-08-31
• Publisher: Nelson Thornes

Summary

Packed with examples of observation techniques and documented examples, this is an ideal supplementary text for pre-school and primary school student teachers. There is now also a comprehensive Tutor Support Pack.

Table of Contents

About the authors	v
Acknowledgements	vi
An introduction to child observation	1	(12)
The professional role and responsibilities of the childcare and education practitioner	1	(3)
The student as scientist	4	(1)
Perception: the act of interpreting our senses	5	(3)
Objectivity and bias	8	(1)
Cultural bias	9	(1)
Feelings and anxieties	10	(3)
Why we observe children	13	(10)
Normal child development and growth	14	(3)
Understanding children's needs	17	(2)
Social interaction with children and adults	19	(1)
Changes in behaviour	19	(1)
Healthcare and safety	20	(2)
Record keeping and future planning	22	(1)
How to observe children	23	(14)
Beginning the process	23	(1)
Guidance from your centre	24	(1)
Supervision in the placement	25	(1)
Involving parents	26	(1)
Starting out	27	(1)
General guidance	28	(1)
The front page	28	(4)
Interpretation	32	(2)
Personal learning	34	(1)
References and bibliography	35	(2)
Commonly used observation techniques	37	(67)
The written record	37	(13)
Time and event samples	50	(20)
Checklists	70	(11)
Graphs, pie and bar charts and histograms	81	(9)
Target child	90	(14)
Further observation techniques	104	(40)
Longitudinal studies	104	(17)
Sociograms	121	(8)
Movement and flow charts	129	(9)
Media	138	(1)
The High/Scope technique	139	(5)
Recording observations and assessments of various age groups	144	(22)
Babies and toddlers: 0--3 years	144	(5)
Foundation Stage: 3--6 years	149	(5)
Infant school: 6--8 years	154	(9)
Child protection	163	(3)
How to use your observations	166	(12)
In the centre	166	(1)
In the placement	167	(1)
Objectivity	168	(1)
Sharing information	169	(1)
Compiling a portfolio	169	(3)
Progression of skills	172	(1)
Self-appraisal	172	(2)
Presentation	174	(1)
Bibliography	175	(2)
Using your observations in your future professional role	177	(1)
Appendix 1: Developmental norms	178	(6)
Appendix 2: Resources	184	(2)
Index	186