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Understand observation methods in relation to current frameworks and understand the skills required by the Early Years practitioner when observing children

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‘Making observations’ from Teach Early Years

There are a number of observational techniques that you can use to do this effectively. Before starting any observation, however, it is sensible to consider your reasons for carrying out the observation, so that you can capture the most pertinent information.

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This article on the Twinkl website looks at ‘What are early years observation methods?’ and offers links to some resources.
Click to read ‘A closer look at observation methods, tools and techniques’ from the Social Science Libre Text website.
Research on the internet for examples of observation sheets created by others. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the sheets? How might they be improved?
Have a discussion with your colleagues to find out which are their favourite observation methods, and why? Which observation methods are most popular? Which observation methods are least popular?

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