Observing Children

Observing children provides vital information about the child's

• Needs

• Interests

• Abilities

• Learning Styles

• All of the above

Select all that are reasons as to why we observe children:

• If you watch the children play, you can discover their interests

• By observing children, you can assess their developmental levels

• You can look to see what strategies children use to attain their goals

• Observing children helps you to know what skills the children need to practice

• When you observe children at play, you learn a lot about their personalities

Select the 3 parts of the Assessment Process

• Observe and Collect Data

• Assess Data

• Compare Data

• Set Goals and Inform Curriculum

Observation is one of the oldest and best methods for learning about children.

• True

• False

After taking notes, a child care worker or teacher analyzes the notes to...

• Compare against past observations

• Figure out problems

• Share the information with families

• All of the above

• None of the above

Authentic Assessment does not have to be done in play-based situations.

• True

• False

What is NOT a purpose of Assessment?

• Information and data from assessment tells teachers about their children’s developmental needs

• Information that is collected is used in planning

• To compare the abilities of children

• Assessment keeps teachers responsive to the needs of children

Assessments can help teachers identify students with special needs.

• True

• False

This type of observation has controlled conditions. Standardized tests are a form of this observation.

• Formal

• Informal

This type of observation is used by preschool teachers, relaxed, and takes place in everyday settings.

• Formal

• Informal