Application: Observing Infant Development As emphasized in the Learning Resources, observation is an essential part of assessment and planning in infant settings. And, for you as a student, observin
Week 2 Observation Sheet
Week 2 Observation Worksheet
Before you begin:
Take a few minutes to consider:
What is the purpose of this assignment? (To practice your observation skills and learn more about infant development)
What does it mean to be an effective observer?
What are you here to observe? (One child and his/her four major areas of development)
Why is it important to refrain from making assumptions or judgments during this or any other observation assignment?
Note: For this activity you will choose between two different methods of gathering information: 1) Running Record or 2) Anecdotal Record.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Please choose ONE of the following methods and use the associated sheets on the following pages to complete your Week 2 Observation:
Conduct two Running Records of at least 10 minutes each
OR
Conduct three Anecdotal Records
RUNNING RECORD #1
| Context | Observations ( Behavioral descriptions of what you see and hear) | Analysis/Interpretations/Questions related to specific areas of development (physical, social, emotional, and cognitive/language) |
RUNNING RECORD #2
| Context | Observations ( Behavioral descriptions of what you see and hear) | Analysis/Interpretations/Questions |
ANECDOTAL RECORD #1
Observer’s name:
Setting:
Age of child:
Date:
What actually happened/What I saw:
Reflections/Interpretation/Questions based on areas of development (physical, social, emotional, cognitive/language):
Observer’s name:
Setting:
Age of child:
Date:
What actually happened/What I saw:
Reflections/Interpretation/Questions based on areas of development (physical, social, emotional, cognitive/language):
ANECDOTAL RECORD #2
Observer’s name:
Setting:
Age of child:
Date:
What actually happened/What I saw based on areas of development (physical, social, emotional, cognitive/language):
Reflections/Interpretation/Questions:
Observer’s name:
Setting:
Age of child:
Date:
What actually happened/What I saw based on areas of development (physical, social, emotional, cognitive/language):
Reflections/Interpretation/Questions:
ANECDOTAL RECORD #3
Observer’s name:
Setting:
Age of child:
Date:
What actually happened/What I saw based on areas of development (physical, social, emotional, cognitive/language):
Reflections/Interpretation/Questions:
Observer’s name:
Setting:
Age of child:
Date:
What actually happened/What I saw based on areas of development (physical, social, emotional, cognitive/language):
Reflections/Interpretation/Questions:
