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Part 1: Observation Pre-Reflection/Overview
Prior to your observation complete
Part 1: Observation Pre-Reflection/Overview
Prior to your observation complete the following:
An overview of developmental milestones associated with the age of the child you are observing
A description of how early relationships between infants and their caregivers, influence healthy development and learning.
An overview of the role of attachment and trust in supporting the young child’s sense of self, exploratory play, and social interactions.
Describe the setting in which you observed infants: range of ages between 0-18 months, name of the center, description of the classroom, number of teachers and assistants, etc.
Part 2: Completing a Running record
Select one child to focus on for 1 hour out of the 5 hours you will be in the infant setting. Use a Running Record strategy to take accurate, concise, and objective notes about that child’s interactions and behaviors. Try to be unobtrusive and directly interact with the child. Be sure that you are positioned where you can see and hear the child clearly. While completing your running record, be sure to capture descriptions of the child’s physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional areas of development. Download the running record here.Download Download the running record here.
Part 3: Interview
Take a few minutes to interview a caregiver of the child you observed. The caregiver should be an infant/toddler teacher or professional. Use the questions provided, and record caregiver responses.
Caregiver Interview
Date:
Individual interviewed:
Interview questions:
How does the infant/toddler communicate his/her needs and wants to you? What strategies does the child use most effectively?
What is your preferred way of interacting with the child? What interactions does the child seem to respond to most?
How would you describe the child’s temperament?Does the child have a set routine?
What is the child’s overall mood?
Do you feel that s/he adapts easily to new situations?
Is the child active in exploring the environment, or more observant?
Is the child open to new relationships, or cautious?
Interview Summary- After you complete the interview, write a summary of the answers for part 3 of your paper. Provide an overview of information gained during your interview. Your overview should include a description of child strategies for communication, interacting with the physical and social world, and the family profile.
Part 4: Reflection
For this portion of your assignment you will be analyzing the data you collected in your Running Record.
Your Reflection needs to include each of the following:
Observation Summary
Provide an overview of what you observed in terms of the child’s development in each domain, using examples—as applicable. Objectivity is no longer required at this point in your assignment, as you are now making subjective observations. Your overview should include each of the following:
A description and analysis of what you observed in each developmental area (cognitive, language, social/emotional, motor). In your description, be sure to include connections to specific developmental milestones as well as what the infant/toddler is likely to acquire next in terms of developmental skills.
Specific examples of how your observational data complemented or deviated from developmental milestones.
Unique ways the infant/toddler observed interacted with and responded to the physical and social world.
Examples of communication used by the infant/toddler during your observation, and your analysis of meaning.
Your analysis of the effectiveness of caregiver response to infant/toddler cues.
A summary of behavioral indicators that demonstrated a progression of play.
Analysis
Provide 3 examples, based on your observation, of how each area of development (cognitive, language, social/emotional, motor) and learning interrelates (for example, how motor development can be connected to cognitive development).
Your analysis of the infant’s/ toddler’s communication skills (how does the child communicate- verbally, non-verbally, with facial expressions, gestures, etc.?).
Explain 5 suggestions for evidence-based practices that would nurture this child’s development, learning, mental health, and well-being. Be sure to explain specifically why these practices would be suitable for this child’s temperament and interests.
What assessment tools would you utilize to gain a holistic understanding of the young child’s development and learning?
3 suggested strategies outlining how to establish partnerships with families and share information regarding the benefits of assessment and screening and methods you would utilize for family communication.
View Rubric
ECE 107 Infant Observation Paper
ECE 107 Infant Observation Paper
CriteriaRatingsPts
Part 1- Observation Pre-Reflection25 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
/ 25 pts
Part 2- Running Record
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25 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
/ 25 pts
Part 3- Interview Summary
20 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
/ 20 pts
Part 4- Reflection
20 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
/ 20 pts
Formatting and Grammar/Spelling
10 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
/ 10 pts
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