Laser Lessons - Lesson

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

This video, produced by Laser Learning, follows a discussion between two practitioners about observations. At the request of a parent one practitioner has been observing the friendships of a specific child, but she needs advice on how to interpret what she saw. Watch the video and make notes. Is there anything in the video that you can use in the observations you make in your setting?

Table of Contents

Tutorial Video
Reading Materials

Laser Learning reading text ‘Observation in the Early Years Foundation Stage’
‘Child observations and learning journeys’ from Pacey
‘Effective Practice: Observation, Assessment and Planning’ from West Sussex council
‘Making observations’ from Teach Early Years

Presentation
Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning

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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