Observing children and young people / Carole Sharman, Wendy Cross and Diana Vennis.
By: Sharman, Carole
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Contributor(s): Cross, Wendy | Vennis, Diana.
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BookPublisher: London : Continuum, 2007Edition: 4th ed.Description: ix, 178 p. : ill. (some col.), facsims. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 9780826492739 ; 0826492738 .Subject(s): Child psychology -- Research -- Methodology | Child development | Observation (Psychology)DDC classification: 155.4
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Observation is an essential skill for all who work as carers and educators of children. It is the key way to assess a child's stage of development, to assess their progress, to alert you to their needs, to plan for their teaching and to enjoy each child's unique qualities. This book has been written to guide you through the process and to become a skilled practitioner.
Observing Children and Young People :
- is based on real observations
- describes aims and objectives
- illustrates methods of recording observations
- provides guidance on observing children with SEN
- suggests activities for promoting progress
- offers a detailed breakdown of developmental milestones.
Now in its 4th edition, this is a well-established, user-friendly and invaluable guide to observation techniques for everyone working with children and young people, with new material on observation of an extended age range, from 0--16 years.
It is essential reading for all CACHE, Edexcel, Open University and City & Guilds validated courses for a vast range of childcare practitioners who work in a variety of settings, including schools, nurseries, hospitals and homes. Contents will also appeal to teaching assistants, trainee and practising teachers, and those studying for foundation and undergraduate degrees in Childhood Studies.
Previous ed.: published as Observing children. 2004.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Preface (p. vi)
- Acknowledgements (p. vii)
- Introduction (p. viii)
- 1 Why Do Observations? (p. 1)
- 2 A Step-by-step Guide to Presenting an Observation (p. 16)
- 3 Experimenting with Observational Techniques (p. 39)
- 4 Extending and Utilizing Your Observations (p. 92)
- 5 Linking Observations and Assessments to the Curriculum (p. 112)
- 6 Activities to Assist Curriculum Planning in order to Promote Developmental Progress (p. 121)
- 7 Developmental Milestones from Birth to 16 (p. 137)
- Further Reading and Useful Websites (p. 175)
- Author Index (p. 176)
- Subject Index (p. 177)