Child Group Observation

Observations 3 is GROUP observations in one area. You are writing about the entire group of children. Make sure to reread the directions and look at the examples posted.

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED FILE IN THE UPLOAD SECTION FOR EXAMPLES

USE LINK BELOW TO ACCESS THE VIDEO ASSIGNMENT IS BASED ON

Gavin, Aiden, and Emiliano demonstrate a number of fine and gross motor, imaginative, communication, problem-solving, self-regulation, and persistence skills while building with Legos.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HImQK0OCQow

Observe a group of children (3-5) interacting in one of the following area/activities*

*Areas/Activities include:
Art                                          Meal Time                             
Dramatic Play                        Nap Time
Music or Rhythm                    Spontaneous Play                 
Puzzles or Toys                      Group Time
Block                                      Drop off/Pick up time
Playground                              Transition 

FORMAT FOR PAPER IS BELOW Section I. Observations (3b):
WRITE THE FACTS OF WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED. Be specific, objective, and descriptive. Avoid judgmental statements. Describe what the child (ren) are doing and saying (use quotation marks) during the length of your observation. Be specific, objective, and descriptive. Avoid judgmental statements (i.e. That little boy was bad.).

Section II. Inferences/Interpretations (1a):
Based on your observations (what you saw and heard), what would you say (infer) about the child (ren)s development? Identify three (3) domains of development (i.e. physical development, social development, emotional development, cognitive/intellectual development, language development) and provide examples from your observations.

Section III. Theorist (SS4):
Choose a theory/theorist (i.e. Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson, Skinner, Bronfenbrenner, etc.) and include a discussion on how this theory would explain what you have observed about the child (ren)s behavior and development.