Understand the role of observation in promoting children’s learning and development
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Case Study
You are working with a new little boy called Anwar. When he joins your childminding setting, his father tells you that he cannot count to 10. He knows the numbers but he cannot say them in the right order.Over the following weeks you observe that Anwar happily counts things to ten, and sometimes even more, when he is playing on his own or with others. In fact, he even helps another child in your care to count in the right order.
- Can you offer any explanation as to why Anwar’s father thinks Anwar cannot count to ten, when clearly he can?
- What do you think you would do next?
- What activities would you plan for Anwar as a result of your observation?
- How would you approach this with Anwar’s father and involve him in your planning?
It is rare that there is just one way to respond to a scenario or situation, so do not consider that the response you have chosen to this scenario will be judged as right or wrong. Share your scenario with a work colleague and ask them to tell you if they think you have responded appropriately. Ask them to challenge your response if necessary. You do not need to submit this task for assessment unless asked to do so by your tutor.