Diploma in Pre-School Practice, Cu1, Assignment 2

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E1) Include four observations in the appendix which fulfil the criteria in the assignment task Include 4 observations of one child (same child) in an appendix. The observations need to provide information about the holistic development of the child. Different observation methods must be used. DEMONSTRATE SOUND KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF SUBJECT Analysis of Observations o Time Sampling (1) o Oxford Target Child – Structured (2) o Event Sampling (3) o Narrative – Naturalistic Observation (4) According to the book, ‘How to Observe Children’ by Sheila Riddal-Leech, page 4 “Observations and assessments are used to gather information about a child’s progress. An observation on its own is like a photograph, it can only record what is happening at that specific point of time. As such, single observations are not enough for any professional to decide whether or not a child is making progress and developing skills.” Therefore, four different observation methods were used on the same target child to determine the level of various areas of his development in order to gain a better understanding of the child’s holistic development, linking all areas of development. These observations were carried out on different days and also at different times during the day in order to get authentic results, enabling the Practitioner to meet the individual needs of the child by incorporating the finds in her planning. 1. Time Sampling Aim: To observe a boy, aged 5years and 3 months at different times of the day, focusing on his cognitive development. Objective: To comment on and assess how cognitive development compares to Early Years Foundation Stage Profile Scale Points 2. Oxford Target Child – Structured Aim: To determine understanding of the English language of the Target Child by observing him during a carpet time group activity. Objective: To comment on and
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