VESL for Child Development
Module 1, Lesson 5
Introduction:
Introduction:
Why do teachers take notes when they observe children?
Why do teachers take notes when they observe children?
Think about it and answer the questions below. Keep the word "observation" in mind.
Think about it and answer the questions below. Keep the word "observation" in mind.
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Preview. Check the statements below that you believe are true.
Preview. Check the statements below that you believe are true.
Good thinking!
Good thinking!
Teachers watch and pay attention to children in order to...
Teachers watch and pay attention to children in order to...
... get to know their interests,
... get to know their interests,
... track their development, and
... track their development, and
... have good communication with their parents.
... have good communication with their parents.
This information is essential to plan appropriate activities and serve families well.
This information is essential to plan appropriate activities and serve families well.
That's why child observations are important!
That's why child observations are important!
You are ready for the lesson now.
You are ready for the lesson now.
Objectives:
Objectives:
1. Describe the purpose of child observations
1. Describe the purpose of child observations
2. Identify the essential elements of an anecdotal observation
2. Identify the essential elements of an anecdotal observation
3. Differentiate between objective and biased notes
3. Differentiate between objective and biased notes
4. Apply correct verb tenses to observation notes
4. Apply correct verb tenses to observation notes
5. Summarize learning in paragraph form.
5. Summarize learning in paragraph form.
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A. Study Vocabulary. Learn words about a type of observation called 'anecdotal record'.
A. Study Vocabulary. Learn words about a type of observation called 'anecdotal record'.
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Hover over the boxes above to see the meanings.
Hover over the boxes above to see the meanings.
B. Watch and Listen.
B. Watch and Listen.
While you watch, take notes on these questions:
While you watch, take notes on these questions:
What are the essential parts of anecdotal records?
What are the essential parts of anecdotal records?
What should teachers include?
What should teachers include?
What should teachers not include?
What should teachers not include?
C. Comprehension. Take this short quiz to check your understanding of the lesson.
C. Comprehension. Take this short quiz to check your understanding of the lesson.
D. Application. Practice making observations.
D. Application. Practice making observations.
Now it’s time to take the information you have learned on writing fact-based child observations and apply it to actual situations. Please watch the video clips and answer the following conversations
Now it’s time to take the information you have learned on writing fact-based child observations and apply it to actual situations. Please watch the video clips and answer the following conversations
Watch the video clip and observe. Take notes of your observation.
Watch the video clip and observe. Take notes of your observation.
Ready for observation II? Watch the video first. Take notes again of your observations.
Ready for observation II? Watch the video first. Take notes again of your observations.
Watch segment only.
Watch segment only.
E. Grammar. Watch the presentation to review the past tense.
E. Grammar. Watch the presentation to review the past tense.
One of the things you will need to do in child development classes and as a childcare professional is to write down observations of a child’s behavior. Anecdotal records describe something that already happened. Use the past tense to write these records.
One of the things you will need to do in child development classes and as a childcare professional is to write down observations of a child’s behavior. Anecdotal records describe something that already happened. Use the past tense to write these records.
It is very important to use the correct verb tenses when describing a child’s behavior to ensure that the people reading your observations can clearly understand the child’s actions and the sequence of events that occurred.
It is very important to use the correct verb tenses when describing a child’s behavior to ensure that the people reading your observations can clearly understand the child’s actions and the sequence of events that occurred.
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Study Tip! Textbooks often have a summary at the end of a chapter to point out the most important points. Review the summary below about anecdotal records.
Study Tip! Textbooks often have a summary at the end of a chapter to point out the most important points. Review the summary below about anecdotal records.
F. Review. Take a look back on what you have learned in this module.
F. Review. Take a look back on what you have learned in this module.
1. Reflect.
1. Reflect.
Think about what you have learned in the last five lessons.
Think about what you have learned in the last five lessons.
- Concepts
- Concepts
- Vocabulary
- Vocabulary
- Skills
- Skills
2. Write.
2. Write.
What did you learn in the five lessons of Module One that will help you work more effectively with children in the future?
What did you learn in the five lessons of Module One that will help you work more effectively with children in the future?
Write down your thoughts in an organized paragraph or two.
Write down your thoughts in an organized paragraph or two.
Study this rubric to see what you are expected to do before you write and after you write. Rubric
Study this rubric to see what you are expected to do before you write and after you write. Rubric
When you are satisfied with your paragraph(s), turn it in to your instructor.
When you are satisfied with your paragraph(s), turn it in to your instructor.
3. Submit your reflection.
3. Submit your reflection.
Before you turn in your paragraph check your punctuation and spelling, review your grammar and be sure to review the rubric above.
Before you turn in your paragraph check your punctuation and spelling, review your grammar and be sure to review the rubric above.
After you finish your revision, using the submissions media tool in Canvas, submit your paragraph in Canvas.
After you finish your revision, using the submissions media tool in Canvas, submit your paragraph in Canvas.
Find your Submission Assignment in Canvas Modules, VESL for Child Development, Module 1, Lesson 5, Activity F.
Find your Submission Assignment in Canvas Modules, VESL for Child Development, Module 1, Lesson 5, Activity F.
Take assessment:
Take assessment:
Please review your checklist, if it is necessary look back over the lessons to make sure everything is complete.
Please review your checklist, if it is necessary look back over the lessons to make sure everything is complete.
Finally, take the Module 1 assessment in Canvas.
Finally, take the Module 1 assessment in Canvas.
