Discuss about the observation of young children
Application: Observation of Young Children -As you have learned this week, young children often communicate through their behavior, making observation an essential tool for understanding children’s behavior and discovering their strengths and needs. Observation requires objectivity, i.e., not making assumptions or judgments about what you observe.
To complete this Application Assignment:
Step 1: Plan and Prepare for the Observation
Confirm your observation date and time.
Click here to download and/or print your Observation Worksheet.
Read through the worksheet.
Review Chapter 6 in the text and the video program, “Observation” to prepare.
Step 2: Observe
Follow the guidelines on the Observation Worksheet.
Step 3: Reflect
Summarize y our observation experience:
Include at least one personal goal for your next observation experience.
Include insights you gained and/or misconceptions you corrected about observation from this experience.
