• Observing is a purposeful, structured task that can be done using a

variety of systematic methods.

• Early Childhood teachers commonly use a style of observation called

Naturalistic observation.

• When using this style the observer is called a participant observer

• This style is convenient and makes you part of the situation but it
makes it hard to step back and see the situation as an outsider
Observation Methods
• Checklist – list of specific information for which an observer is looking
• Anecdotal record – the observer creates a sequential record of anything
that happens during a specific period of time
• Running record – the observer creates a sequential record of anything
that happens during a specific period of time
• Frequency Count - a record of the number of times a particular
behaviour or situation occurs during a specific period of time
• Rating Scale – the observer records a letter or numerical evaluation of
listed items
• Physical Development
• Intellectual Development
• Social Skills
• Emotional Development
Components of an effective learning environment
• Developing a total learning environment for students in a particular course or
program is probably the most creative part of teaching. While there is a
tendency to focus on either physical institutional learning environments (such
as classrooms, lecture theatres and labs), or on the technologies used
to create online personal learning environments (PLEs), learning
environments are broader than just these physical components. They will also
include:
• the characteristics of the learners;
• the goals for teaching and learning;
• the activities that will best support learning;
• the assessment strategies that will best measure and drive learning
• the culture that infuses the learning environment.
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• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAz7TD02ytU

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