Observations

Question 1

Methods used for recording unanticipated behaviours

Answer 1

• Anecdotal Records
• Running Records
• Event Sampling/ABC Analysis

Question 2

Methods used for recording targeted behaviours

Answer 2

-Checklists
- Rating scales
- Participation charts
- profiles
- behaviour tallying and charting

Question 3

Objective observations

Answer 3

Not saying I and using infrences..

Question 4

subjective observations

Answer 4

Saying the word I in your observation

Question 5

Challenges to making observations

Answer 5

the time challenge – the main challenge!

lack of teamwork – who will take responsibility?

observation is not part of centre
philosophy/practices

challenges of everyday events – educators are busy!

unfamiliarity or lack of training

Question 6

The difference between a behaviour, internal condition and characteristic

Answer 6

Behaviour- Anything that can be seen, heard, counted or measured

Characteristics- Patterns of behaviours or sets of traits that distinguish an individual from others

Internal condition- Unobservable, internal states of being that are cognitive, emotional or physiologic

Question 7

The difference between spectator mode and participatory mode

Answer 7

Spectator mode: Detached, uninvolved position, Allows you to look at “big picture”, Can observe influences on behaviours, Can focus on one child or group of children, Can take time, Observer should not be included in ratio.

Participatory mode: Observe while participating in classroom, Assist, observe, converse with children and make notes, Continue to scan room to observe all children, Used more frequently by teachers in the classroom

Question 8

Adapting your communication during observations

Question 9

Observation biases

Answer 9

• Age
  -Gender
  -Life style
  -Beliefs
  -Race

Question 10

What is pedagogical documentation?

Answer 10

the collaborative sharing of perspectives of
teaching and learning