Observation: Cognitive Development In Children

When I first walk into the childcare they children was in circle time. I sat at a round table to watch how the children interact with the teacher. It was this one child who stood out to me, her name is DW she was sitting by herself as if she didn’t want to participate with the other children. The teacher would go sit by DW and talk to her to try to get her to interact with her peers. So as they transition from circle time to block area DW would go get the blocks off the shelf and pour them on the table. I notice another child trying to sit at the table with DW; she pushed the other child away. The teacher asked her “DW is you ok?” DW replied “NO I don’t want to play with her” I notice DW like to be by herself, the teacher would have one on
DW is very shy and not very social, she prefer her own space. DW cognitive development skill consists of repeating alphabet in a song, watching videos, and listening and speaking sounds. My observations of this child could be of benefit if I were this child’s teacher because I can be able to get a fuller understanding of what the child’s learning and attention issues are and be able to help them in those areas. DW is doing much better; she’s interacting and socializing with her peers. DW has learned to share with the other children and made helper of the month. Overall I learned through this experience that children are a gift from god and they learn from
I want to be a positive influence in a child’s life, be able to support them academically, make an impact as well as open their eyes to all the possibilities that are out there. This assignment has modified my views on child development and teaching strategies by teaching children to be creative and confident thinkers. This learning experience would help me in my current or future work with children by providing insight on what children are learning. This experience will also help me understand the child’s attitude and the ability to teach them. Teach what interest the child, what they enjoy doing. Know that the parents are the first teacher you just add to