Observation Tools in Action
Observation Tools in Action
This week is observation week! You will observe in the learning environment you identified in week two of class. As you are learning, using observation tools to assess student development and progress is one way teachers can gather important information in a child’s natural setting. Teachers collect information about children through many different lenses using a variety of methods. There is no single method that a teacher can use to understand the whole child. Instead, they use a variety of tools to gather a bigger picture of childhood development.
For your assignment this week, you will select at least one observation tool that you can use during your scheduled observation. You will conduct an observation using the selected tool and then reflect on your learning from the observation. Plan to conduct your observation for at least 30 minutes. If you are not able to conduct an assessment in a classroom environment, please navigate to the alternate video assessment tab.
Assignment Instructions
In your paper, use the following bullets to plan and reflect on your observation this week:
- Identify the age of the children included in your observation.
- Describe the scenario for the observation in terms of where it occurred, how many children were present, the activity type, and any other relevant information.
- Explain the observation tool you selected to use for this assignment and the process of using the selected tool in real life during your observation experience.
- Analyze your notes and information in one or two paragraphs.
- Outline two findings of a child/children from your observation that you would want to document for future planning.
- Summarize one learning activity you might use with the child or children to support their developmental needs based on your findings.
Prepare
To prepare for this assignment,
- Read Chapters 7 and 8 of your course text.
- Review the video, How to ObserveLinks to an external site..
- Read the Milestone Moments ChecklistLinks to an external site..
- Consider the age group you will be observing and what type of activity will be taking place. Select one tool you could use to assess a student you identify with during the scheduled observation. You may choose any of the following templates and customize them as needed or create your own.
- Anecdotal Notes Download Anecdotal NotesTemplate
- Photo Documentation Download Photo DocumentationTemplate (Please do not show any child’s face in your images by either cropping out faces or placing an emoji or other image in place of the face)
- Event Sampling Download Event SamplingTemplate
- Blank Behavior and Work Habits Checklist Download Blank Behavior and Work Habits ChecklistTemplate
- Letters and Numbers Checklist Download Letters and Numbers ChecklistTemplate
- Familiarize yourself with some of the typical developmental needs of children in your age range, if you’re not familiar with those already. You can review developmental milestones for children in this resources:
- CDC’s Developmental MilestonesLinks to an external site.
- Growth & Development: 6 to 12 Years (School Age)Links to an external site.
- If you are unsure of this information, consider reaching out to the teacher to ask if they have any information to share in terms of a specific child they may suggest you observe or you can identify one who stands out to you during your time observing.
- Choose one of the following tools to present your work on this assignment:
- Observation Tools in Action Download Observation Tools in ActionWord document template
- Observation Tools in Action Download Observation Tools in ActionPower Point template
Alternate Video Assessment
Choose one of the following videos as an alternative to an in-person classroom visit. This option is reserved for students who have received prior permission from the instructor.
- Demonstration of Pyramid Model Practices: A Typical Day in a Toddler ClassroomLinks to an external site.
- Demonstration of Pyramid Model Practices: A Typical Day in a Preschool ClassroomLinks to an external site.
- Kindergarten MathematicsLinks to an external site.
Note: You may not learn the child’s name through the video, so feel free to describe a child as, for instance, Boy in Blue Shirt.
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Week 3: Observation Tools in Action
Student’s Name
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ECD405: Assessment and Intervention
Instructor’s name
Date Submitted
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Introduction
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Preview the major points of your presentation.
In the notes area, provide sufficient background on the topic and describe what will be covered in your presentation. Be concise and to the point.
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Add additional slides as needed to this template.
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For each slide, compose a short paragraph in the notes section that introduces each slide and expands on its content; this would be your talking points for each slide during a presentation.
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Observation Scenario
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State the age of the children in the observation.
Describe the scenario for the observation in terms of where it occurred, how many children were present, the activity type, and any other relevant information.
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Observation Tool
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Explain the observation tool you selected to use for this observation and the process of using the selected tool in real life during your observation.
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Observation Notes
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Analyze your notes and information in one to two paragraphs placed in the notes section. The slide will have bullet points.
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how to cite your sources in-text.
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For each slide, compose a short paragraph in the notes section that introduces each slide and expands on its content; this would be your talking points for each slide during a presentation.
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Findings
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Outline two findings of a child/children from your observation that you would want to document for future planning.
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For each slide, compose a short paragraph in the notes section that introduces each slide and expands on its content; this would be your talking points for each slide during a presentation.
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Findings
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Outline two findings of a child/children from your observation that you would want to document for future planning. Remember to use 18/24 pt. Font on slides, and adding supporting detail in the notes section below.
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For each slide, compose a short paragraph in the notes section that introduces each slide and expands on its content; this would be your talking points for each slide during a presentation.
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Supporting Developmental Needs
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Summarize one learning activity you might use with the child or children to support their developmental needs based on your findings.
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References
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You must include a reference list with two or more credible sources formatted according to APA Style.
View the APA: Formatting Your References List resource for guidance.
The type font can be small but must be legible.
Journal article:
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date). Title of the article: Only the first word, proper nouns, acronyms, and words following a colon or dash are capitalized. Title of the Journal, volume number(issue number), XX–XX. https://doi.org/xxxxxxx or URL (if applicable)
Webpage article:
Author, A. A. or Group Author. (Year, Month Day, or n.d.). Title of the article: Only the first word, proper nouns, acronyms, and words following a colon or dash are capitalized. Name of Website (if different than Group Author), URL
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Week 3: Observation Tools in Action
Your Name
The University of Arizona Global Campus
ECD405: Assessment and Intervention
Instructor's Name
Due Date
Delete all “hint boxes” before submitting your assignment.
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For help completing this assignment, review the following:
· Chapters 7 and 8 of the course text.
Observation Tools in Action
Observation Scenario
In this section, you will identify the age of the children included in your observation and a description of the scenario. You will want to describe where this observation took place, how many children were in the room, the activity taking place during the observation, and any other relevant information.
Observation Tool
Include an explanation of the observation tool selected for this observation and your process for using the tool during your observation experience.
Analysis of Information
In this section, you will analyze your notes and information gathered from your tool in one to two paragraphs. This is a great place to use your research or information from your text to support your analysis.
Right-click Integrating Research for help.
Right-click APA: Citing Within Your Paper for help.
Use evidence from the readings to support the ideas in your paragraphs.
Right-click Quoting, Paraphrasing, & Summarizing for help.
Findings
Identify two findings of a child or children from your observation that you might want to document for future planning.
Learning Activity
Include a summary of one learning activity you could use with the child or children identified in the section above to support their developmental needs based on your findings.
*Two to three page minimum required for this assignment.
References
Include at least two in your assignment. Use APA Style to format your sources on the References page. You must include in-text citations throughout your paper to show your reader what information you used from outside sources.
APA academic journal reference entry
Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Article title. Journal Title, volume #(issue #), page range. http://doi.org/xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
APA webpage (with a person as author) reference entry
Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Webpage title . Website Title. http://(URL)
APA webpage (with corporate/government author) reference entry
Title of Organization. (Year, Month Day). Webpage title . Website Title. http://(URL)
APA etextbook reference entry
Author, A. A. (Year Published). Title of book: Subtitle of book (edition, if other than the first). Publisher Name. https://doi.org/xxx.xxx.xxx (ebook’s DOI, or https://(URL) if not contained within a database and DOI is unavailable)
Right-click APA: Formatting Your References List for further help.
*In the final version of your assignment, be sure to remove all the hints (blue boxes) and directions within the template.
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