WorksheetsModule 3- Observation
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Observing helps you look for answers as to why children behave in certain ways.
True
False
There is only one type of observation record.
True
False
When a child is having a behavioral problem over and over, you should continue with the same plan of action and the behavioral problem will eventually go away.
True
False
Observation helps us in planning the curriculum.
True
False
It is important that observations of children are kept confidential.
True
False
Why can a focused observation be useful?
helps you detect children with special needs
helps you obtain information on a child's development
shows a child's interest and strengths
all of the above
Which of the following is an example of an objective word?
happy
sad
smiled
loved
Which of the following is an example of a subjective word?
jumped
grabbed
yawned
excited
Which of the following is an objective statement?
The child was happy to see the teacher.
The child ran into the room and gave the teacher a hug.
The child enjoyed spending time with the teacher.
The child wanted to give his teacher a gift.
This is a written record of what children do.
Anecdotal Observation
Running Record
Developmental Checklist
Frequency Count
This observation method uses tally marks to record a certain behavior
Anecdotal
Running Record
Frequency Count
Developmental Check list
This observation method allows you to look for specific
tasks and mark off the task the child can do.
Anecdotal
Running Record
Frequency Count
Developmental Check list
This observation records what the child is doing over a specific period of time.
Anecdotal
Running Record
Frequency Count
Developmental Check List
Observation allows us to make changes in our activity planning to meet the individual differences in children.
True
False
When writing an observation...
Use subjective language
Make value judgements
Wait to write down your observations so that you have time to think about it.
Use direct quotes.
