Observation - definitions Flashcards
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What’s a narrative observation?
A detailed, descriptive account of an event or activity, often focusing on a child’s behaviour, interactions, and learning processes.
What’s a time sample observation?
A method where observers record behaviour at specific intervals, like every 10 seconds, to gather data over time.
What’s a child tracker observation?
Tools or methods used to document and analyse their behaviours and progress over time.
What’s an online learning journal?
A digital space where learners regularly document their thoughts, reflections, experiences, and progress related to their learning journey.
What’s a checklist observation?
A structured observation used to observe and assess behaviours, skills, or actions by ticking off items on a predefined list.
What’s a sociogram observation?
A diagram showing where the child goes and who they interact with - showing how individuals are connected to who they interact with, and the nature of these interactions. They help to understand peer relationships, group dynamics, and social inclusion or exclusion.
What’s a jotting or sticky note observations?
A quick and easy way to jot down brief, clear observations. It’s often used to capture key moments, significant learning, or specific details during a research session or while observing children’s development.
What’s an event sampling observation?
Observing and recording each time a specific behavior or event occurs. To understand triggers or outcomes of specific behaviors.
What are photographic and video observations?
Capturing learning through images or video clips, often accompanied by notes.
To document learning visually and support reflection.
