Narrative Observational Sheet

Before doing my observations I decided that I would use the narrative technique. A narrative assessment involves recording things as and when they happen in detail, over a period of between 10 and 20 minutes. I decided to use this technique as they can be used frequently without the children noticing too much. The only disadvantage could be that you may miss key observations as you are busy writing things down.

The pediatric observation assignment allows me to observe not only about the children but also about myself. While doing this assignment, I have observed myself that I can understand the theories better when I can able to apply them practically. The developmental theories I have learned in class are reflected in this process of observation and documentation. Also, the observation assessment tool, Hawaii Early Learning Checklist helped me to observe specifically about developmental signs of the child of the assigned age range. Together with the knowledge I already have and the assist of HELP Checklist, I documented the skills, and patterns of development of the 30-months-old-preschooler-boy Isaac.

To measure progress over a period of time, the protocol can be used three times in order to monitor the child’s progress in developmental areas. The assessment is made up of subtests which

The observation tool provided monitors and records a variety of developmental milestones. These observations are used later as a reference to better plan the curriculum for the class. Accurately collecting this information includes an honest, unbiased record of behaviors, regular updates, and a review by other staff members trained in the observation

Observations and assessments can help the teacher plan activities that take into account the individual needs of the children. They also show how a child is developing. In my setting the teacher uses observations when planning and we complete narrative observations on a daily basis.

Observations- practitioners ask the child to come over to them and do a task which the practitioner would like to see if the child can do it can be as simple as kicking a large ball to knowing whether a child know which way to read the book left to right.

A two year assessment is carried out between the ages of two and three. Parents/carers/guardians are provided with a short written summary of the child’s development in the prime areas. Within the progress

1.1. When assessing development some factors need to be taken into account one of these is confidentiality, this means that you will need permission from a child’s parents/carers before doing observations, also when information is wrote down about a child is important that it is kept in a safe place were only the relevant people can access it. Also making sure that information about a child is only shared with parents/carers or colleagues and professionals that have the right to know. Another factor to take into account is a child’s wishes and feelings, this means to take into account the child’s wishes when doing an observation or assessment. The child may not want to be assessed at

Using children’s records is an important part of tracking a child’s progression, the child’s carer needs to take into account the children’s interests, learning styles, skills, behaviour, and how they’re interacting with other children. These records can be taken in written form, video, photography or audio taping. It is useful to have this information so over time the child’s carer can look back to see the child’s development and skills, then to evaluate which areas are lacking and which are excelling and to set up activities based on what areas the child is struggling in, to make

Provides a Systematic Method for observing children. It assists teachers, and parents in assessing individual skill development.

Observation is a very valuable and important part of the planning process as each child is different. Observation and Record Keeping in Early Childhood Programs

While completing this student portfolio I had numerous chances to assess the child in their intellectual, physical and social development. One of the way that I was able to assess Jamie in her physical development was playing a game of Simon says with her and a few of her friends. This game allowed me to have Jamie complete a number of physical developmental task that were appropriate for her age for example, skipping, jumping, standing on their toes and so on. Another way that I was able to assess Jamie’s physical development was be using a checklist. I used premade list of fine and gross motor skill development for preschoolers. Though observation of Jamie on the playground as well as in gym along with the game of Simon says I was able

I love the experience, the process, and the idea behind narrative assessments. I think it is a beautiful ways of communicating with the students and their families. Using narrative assessments, children are not a letter grade, or a number; they are strengths, weaknesses, interests, personalities, and quirks. I plan on communicating with parents on a weekly to monthly basis via email. I would love to model this narrative assessment style by keeping a constant conversation going between the child’s care givers, and me (the teacher). This way parents could voice their concerns, and I could voice my concerns and we could collaborate to make their child’s education fit the child’s needs. IN addition, both parents and I could share the student’s achievements inside or out of school, and build background to child’s interests and us it when educating them. I hope that I will use narrative assessments in my class, even though they are time consuming, because they appear to be an effective part of a

The observation made me reflect and discover the child’s interests, I could assess his developmental levels and I have observed what strategies were being used to attain their goals. After the observation I reflected upon it and realised that I have learned a lot about their personalities and skills that they need to practice.

Teachers are aware of what they should do in the classroom when teaching young children. Teachers should provide opportunities to develop positive dispositions toward learning when working with young children to make sure they are using their knowledge and skills. Teaching young children, the skills that need to learn about is the big key of understanding what the information that you will need when you are assessing the young children. In this paper, the reader will read about observation and documentation as assessment and why is it important? The reader will also read about the difference between looking at and authentically or genuinely observing a child, the types of documentation, two types of documentation that relate how teachers use the documentation in the classroom and how documentations would be useful as assessments.