Observation, documentation, and reflection

Observation, documentation, and reflection are important skills for high-quality preschool care only.

• True

• False

Developing observation documentation, and reflection skills can help with all of the following activities except:

• Judging parents

• Sharing observations with families

• Getting to know children better

• Appreciating unique learning styles

Learning about development is a __________ process.

• Tiring

• Difficult

• Continous

• One time

Observation helps you to anticipate upcoming development and prepare for it.

• True

• False

Observation starts with being ____________ and _____________

• Present

• Strong

• Right

• Mindful

You can learn a lot about a child's development simply by _________________ a child in action.

• Directing

• Watching

• Directing

• Adjusting

Observation usually occurs while you are caring for a child. This means you do not have ________________ time to record your observations.

• Suspended

• Uninterrupted

• Frequent

• Serious

You can document in a variety of ways including: (multiple answers)

• Small notepad

• Sticky notes

• Desktop computer at time of observation

• Cameras

• File folders

You do not require consent to take pictures of children in your care.

• True

• False

Some suggestions for quality observations include: (multiple answers)

• Start with a specific focus

• Collect every piece of art the child makes

• Just watch and see what you notice

• Pay attention to your own responses and feelings