Disadvantages of using differ observations Flashcards
(9 cards)
Disadvantages (3) of using a Narrative observation?
Time consuming
The quality of the observation depends heavily on the observer’s ability to notice, recall, and record events accurately and objectively.
The act of observing and note-taking might distract the child or alter their natural behaviour if not done discreetly.
Disadvantages (5) of using event sampling observation?
As it only on specific events, it may not capture the full context or reasons behind the behaviour.
Observers must have a shared, clear understanding of what constitutes the target behaviour, or data may be inconsistent.
If the target behaviour doesn’t happen during the observation period, no data is collected—wasting time or requiring more sessions.
If observers expect a behaviour to occur, they may unintentionally influence or misinterpret events.
Doesn’t provide a holistic view of the child’s behaviour or development—only a narrow slice.
Disadvantages (4) of time sample observation?
Since observations happen only at set intervals, significant behaviours that occur between those times can be missed entirely.
Infrequent or unpredictable behaviours may not occur during observation intervals, making it ineffective for capturing those moments.
The method must be implemented consistently with accurate timing, which can be challenging in dynamic or chaotic environments.
If children are aware they’re being observed at regular intervals, their behaviour might change temporarily, affecting the data’s reliability.
Disadvantages (4) of child tracker observation?
Time consuming - constant attention and real - time recording
Focuses on where and what, but not how or why a child is behaving a certain way.
Typically tracks one child at a time, making it difficult to use with multiple children simultaneously
A child might change their behaviour if they notice they’re being followed closely.
Disadvantages (3) of using online learning journal?
Technology issues
Storing sensitive information online can pose data protection risks if not properly managed.
Educators might focus too much on capturing observations digitally instead of being present and interacting with the child.
Disadvantages (5) of using a checklist observation?
Limited detail
The structured nature of checklists can limit flexibility and may not capture the full complexity of a child’s development or activities.
By focusing on specific criteria, checklists may overlook important or unexpected behaviours that don’t fit neatly into the predefined categories.
The checklist must be well designed to ensure it includes all relevant behaviours or skills.
= Otherwise, you risk missing critical aspects of development.
Focus on what behaviours are present, not the “why” or “how” behind them, which can limit the understanding of underlying factors (e.g., emotions or motivations).
Disadvantages (7) of using sociogram observation?
Typically show connections in terms of frequency or type of interaction but do not capture the quality or depth of the relationships, such as underlying emotions, support, or conflict.
Depend on a specific observation period and can only reflect relationships during that time.
They may not accurately represent long-term social dynamics, and temporary changes (such as a child feeling unwell or distracted) might be misinterpreted.
Based on the observer’s interpretation of the social interactions, and there could be bias in how relationships are recorded or perceived.
Can be time-consuming
- especially for large groups.
It requires careful observation and documentation of interactions, which may be difficult to maintain in busy classroom environments.
Disadvantages of using Jottings/sticky note observations?
Limited detail
Since these notes are often short, they may lack context, such as the child’s emotional state, reasons for their behaviour, or details of their interaction with others, which can be crucial for understanding the full picture.
In the rush to capture a quick observation, key moments or behaviours could be overlooked or missed entirely because there’s limited space or time to write everything down.
Can easily be misplaced, lost, or discarded, especially if there’s a large volume of them. = This can make it harder to track and follow up on specific observations over time.
Disadvantages (5) of using Photographic and video observations?
Requires written consent from
parents/guardians; may raise ethical concerns, especially if shared externally.
The presence of a camera can alter children’s natural behaviour (known as the Hawthorne effect).
Reviewing, editing, organizing, and storing videos/photos takes significant time and effort.
Equipment malfunctions, poor audio/video quality, or lack of storage can hinder usefulness.
Schools must ensure secure storage and proper handling to comply with data protection laws (e.g., GDPR).
