Observation and Documentation Practice Test

This level of observation includes: both verbal and non verbal communication, enhanced by previous experiences at home, school, and work. And can be influenced by family, friends, interests, culture.

This level of observation includes: verbal, non verbal, and written communication. Specific teacher-observer skills enhanced by academic courses and field placements. Influenced by knowledge of child development.

Definition: a systematic process of watching and listening to children and recording their behaviour in a meaningful way for future use.

Is behaviour a negative word?

We observe through all the following EXCEPT

All of the following are reasons for observing young children EXCEPT:

Definition: accepting something as true that has not yet been proven objectively or analytically.

An abstract viewpoint that shapes what is observed and how it is understood

Definition: in an observational sense, a guide, or viewpoint that may help reshape an observation

Check all the following that are types of lenses discussed in class.

What type of observation is conducted in settings that are familiar and natural to the child?

What type of observation plays a major role in the research process and development of new theories?

Definition: non-participant observation, only ONE child, records exactly what the child says and does in sequence, open ended, widely used.

Definition: may focus on one or more children, observer chooses what is significant and records it, written after the observation, series of occurrences, can be participatory or non participatory.

Definition: observation of one or more children, selects highlights of activity, may contain reflections or analysis, can be non participatory or participatory, A DAILY RECORD, can be considered a keepsake for parents.

Definition: a very detailed narrative record that focuses on one child. Written account recorded at time of observation, requires skills and practice, not frequently used in the classroom.

Definition: a way of highlighting a learning experience. The narrative description presents the story as a reflection of what was observed and understood by the experience, usually combined with photos.

Definition: typical pattern of development is essential for proper use, gathers large amount of data effectively, focuses on a specific area of development.

Definition: authentic assessment, documents develop over time, considers the development of an individual and holistic process.

Sound production, imitation, expression, writing. These skills connect to which domain?

A document must contain all the following EXCEPT

Why do we need a permission letter before doing an observation?

What is bias?

Theorist: was a British naturalist who proposed the Theory of Evolution.

Theorist: believed children should work indepdently and not be disturbed by adults when engaged.

Theorist: this theory suggests that human behaviour is influenced by unconscious memories, thoughts, and urges. The psyche contains three aspects: id, ego, and superego. Whose theory is this?

Theorist: proposed that psychology should study observable behaviours measurable through the scientific method. Famous for his "Little Albert" experiment.

Theorist: staircase model of development. Proposed four major stages of development and called them (1) sensorimotor (2) pre operational thinking (3) concrete operational thinking (4) formal operational thinking. Which theorist proposed this?

Theorist: created the term kindergarten based on his observations that children had unique needs and abilities. He understood that children needed to be carefully observed to understand them better.