plz respond to theses students about what they wrote about the assignment

plz respond to theses students about what they wrote about the assignment

 

Plz respond to these students.

 

Assignment

 

Watch the video, “Physical Development in Early Childhood,” @ http://media.pearsoncmg.com/pcp/pls_0558982484/index.html?wf=1&item=4 and choose one child to observe for motor development.

 

Discuss and defend the observation technique you used.

 

    • Why did you select this observation technique?

 

    • What did you learn?

 

    • What other observation technique could you have used?

 

    • What more do you need to know?

 

Explain the importance of direct observation to a coworker who is new in the early childhood field. Give specific examples of why it is important to conduct objective observations of young children.  

 

Student 1

 

I chose to observe Cody in the video, “Physical Development in Early Childhood”, and used the anecdotal record method for my observation. According to our textbook, “An anecdotal record is a written description of a child’s behavior. It is an objective account of an incident that tells what happened, when, and where” (Wortham, 2012, p. 126). I chose this method because it allowed me to really focus on what was happening. It kept me objective and helped me to look closely at his movements as his motor development was the objective. Some advantages of anecdotal records are that they are quick to do and fairly easy as you can jot down some quick observations (Wortham, 2012). A disadvantage is that as they are a quick overview of the event, they are not as detailed as some other forms of observation (Wortham, 2012). I felt that weighing the advantages and disadvantages that it was a good observation tool in this case to get an initial record of the event.

 

Using the anecdotal record for Cody, I observed him running, climbing, sliding, walking on a beam, throwing, and kicking a ball (Pearson, nd). I observed that while climbing the jungle gym that he used his hands and arms to pull himself up, that when he slipped or lost his balance he was able to regain his balance and continue, that he used 2 hands to throw the ball, and that he missed the ball when trying to kick it while holding it (Pearson, nd). These observations helped me learn that Cody appears willing to try new things and continue even if he does not achieve success the first time. I also learned that he switches activities often with no visible distress.

 

There are several other assessments I feel I could have used such as a time or event sampling, a checklist, or a running record (Wortham, 2012). These other methods would give more information on what Cody was doing, accomplishing, and struggling with.

 

In order to reach a conclusion about where Cody is in his motor development, I would need to see Cody in other situations that could show his fine motor skills as well. Seeing him in other situations would also give a better picture of him as a complete person.

 

The importance of direct observation is that it gives us information on each child as an individual and helps us to understand their behavior and evaluate their development (Wortham, 2012). We can learn many things about children by observing them directly and objectively. Observing them on the playground gives us clues as to their motor and social development as they are both moving and interacting. Observing them while they are learning something new lets us see how they react to challenges and helps us to plan ways to teach them so they learn in a way that is best for them. Objective observation is a tool for us to help each child reach their highest potential.

 

References Cited

 

Pearson. (nd). Physical development in early childhood. [Video file]. Retrieved from http://media.pearsoncmg.com/pcp/pls_0558982484/index.html?wf=1&item=4

 

Wortham, S. (2012). Assessment in early childhood education. (6th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc.

 

Student 2

 

I observed the girl. The video never said her name. She was very cute and outgoing. She played well with Cody. Her language was very clear and understandable. She remembered that they had a playground at school and even knew the color of the ——–. She noticed that Cody couldn’t kick the ball and she told Cody to throw it instead of kicking the ball. She had great motor skills. She gave pleasant instructions to Cody. Her physical skills were developed well. She could climb and she knew it was scary and she said it was scary to climb. But she climbed anyway. The girl was quiet bright and she has developed well for her age.

 I selected Social and Emotional development. Because the girl socialized well with Cody. Her emotions were happy and outgoing.
 I learned that the girl while playing on the playground took challenges to climb. Her motor skills and her social interactions showed that she has developed through the years well. That she will be developing more and more as she grows. Her influence on Cody was normal. They got along well. Her emotional status was good. She never got angry, and her behavior stayed the same. She is a happy child. She loved playing, and talking. I learned that the girl can speak and can say clear sentences. I learned that observing her I can document many good values without being bias. She demonstrated good social skills; her social interactions were good with another child. She was very alert. She was never aggressive. Her responses were good in language, motor skills, and cognitive development. I’ve also learned to never wear bright clothes to distract a child while you are observing them. Never star at a child for a long time. I should never to be bias of a child while observing the child.

    I could have used physical development. Psychical and motor developments are the most important in a preschooler’s development. Her motor and fine motor skills are two types of motor skills that need to be observed in preschool children. Motor skills involve large muscles. The child can jump, hop, run, climb, and skip. These motor skills keep preschooler’s psychical. Psychical is being healthy and able to move with activities.

 

     I need to know a lot since I’m a beginner at this. I need to take more classes and have more assignments so that I can get a clearer view of what to do with observations. I need to become a great observer. I will take more classes coming in the future so I can ace being an observer.

 

(Assessment in Early Childhood Education, sue C. Wortham, 2012)

 

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