What are the benefits of observing a child?
Observation is a way to connect with children, to discover their connections to others and to their environment. Children who feel cared for, safe, and secure interact with others and engage in their world to learn. They are more likely to gain skills, and to do better as they enter school.
How are observations used to review the environment?
Observing children in the environment( indoor and outdoor areas) can determine how well an area is planned for in supporting and engaging children’s learning, play and development. If you observe an area not used by children frequently, you will need to evaluate and re-plan how you set up the area.
What are five things that must be remembered when writing observation reports?
When writing an observation it’s also important to remember:
- Background Details – child’s age, date, setting, children involved, observing educator.
- Play Behaviours – focus on play behaviours that you see as it helps us gather information on the child’s development, interest and social skills.
What are some examples of taking observations?
Scientific Observation Examples
- A scientist looking at a chemical reaction in an experiment.
- A doctor watching a patient after administering an injection.
- An astronomer looking at the night sky and recording data regarding the movement and brightness of the objects he sees.
What are two ways scientists make observations?
Scientists observe in many ways – with their own senses or with tools such as microscopes, scanners or transmitters to extend their vision or hearing. These tools allow for more precise and accurate observations. Scientists also use equipment to measure things like radiation or pH – phenomena not directly observable.
What are qualitative observations?
Qualitative observations are made when you use your senses to observe the results. (Sight, smell, touch, taste and hear.) Quantitative observations are made with instruments such as rulers, balances, graduated cylinders, beakers, and thermometers. These results are measurable.
What are examples of qualitative observations?
Some examples of qualitative observations are texture (smooth or rough), taste (sweet or salty), temperature (hot or cold), and even mood (angry or happy). We use qualitative observations every day, from buying vegetables in the grocery store to assessing employees in our workplace.
What is good qualitative data?
Good qualitative research should include sufficient detail about how the data were collected such as a description of the context and how and why there were changes in tech- niques or focus.