Module Eight: Observations and Data

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the purpose and types of data

• Describe why observation is essential in coaching, and how to do it effectively

• List formal and informal observation data sources

• Use formal and informal observation data in joint planning

• Demonstrate collaborative problem-solving by building awareness of barriers and designing action steps to meet individual goals

• Engage in regular cycles of SMARTE goals and action step creation with a coach partner

Module Resources:

• Growing Together: Developing and Sustaining a Community of Practice in Early Childhood by Kathi Gillaspy and Megan Vinh 

• Early Childhood Data Definitions: A Guide for Researchers Using Administrative Data. 

• Implementing Observation Protocols: Lessons for K-12 Education from the Field of Early Childhood

• Qualitative Vs Quantitative Research Methods & Data Analysis 

• Colorado’s Competencies for Early Childhood Educators and Professionals 

• Coaching Skills Reflection Guide 

• A Systematic Observation of Early Childhood Educators Accompanying Young Children’s Free Play at Emmi Pikler Nursery School: Instrumental Behaviors and Their Relational Value 

• Coaching Skills Reflection Guide 

Module Videos: 

• Foundations of Coaching in Early Childhood: Observation (Chapter 3) 

• "I'm at the End of my Rope" Coaching Conversation

•  Dr. Robert Pianta speaking about the impact of the three CLASS domains 

• CLASS demo available on the TeachStone website. 

• How to measure teaching quality in early childhood using LENA Grow