My Notes – Early Childhood Education Diploma

My new mode of studying via blogging, my journey to get a diploma unknown to me

Observation using Target Child Method

Following the particular child around and take detailed field notes for analysis later. Favoured by education practitioners as it can help in improving learning environment for children. Use specifically on “new” child or “problematic” baby or whenever there is an obvious reason to get detailed observation of that particular child. Recording on a pro forma [...]

Observation using Rating Scales

Graphic Scales Similar behaviour could be listed on the same scale. Drawn horizontally or vertically. Easier to construct but not easy to use. Must know the child well, interpret behaviour, make objective judgment within limited time. Numerical scales Numerical in form, scored by number of the behaviour that is circled Rate children for as long [...]

Observation using Checklist Method

Checklist is a list of specific traits or behaviour arranged in logical order. Marks or check only when they are present. All checklist items should be positive, short, descriptive, understandable, parallel in constructions, objective, not judgemental, not repeated, and representative of behaviour. Advantages: Easy, quick, efficient Don’t have to be trained to use it Can [...]

Sampling Observation

Time sampling Observe what happens in a given period of time Record the frequency of certain behaviour occurrence over time Behaviour must be overt and frequent (at least every 15 minutes) Observe specified behaviour of an individual or a group Record presence or absence of behaviour Can record whom children interact with Can record what [...]

Narrative Observation

Narrative observation is the most popular, oldest, and most informative method to record observation done on child. It attempts to record everything that happens. Anecdotal records Brief narrative Describes what happen, how, where and when it happened in a factual objective manner Records after the observation, therefore a camcorder is recommended to ensure nothing is [...]

Observation & Assessesment

These are all short notes for my own reference. Why observe? Different child reacts differently. Help in child growth and learning. Understand the child. Most effective way to assess and determine the child progress. Link theory and practice. Develop realistic curriculum and goals. Help parents keep up to the the child’s progress. Solve problem. Attributes [...]