Introduction Classroom observation is one of a repertoire of strategies which help staff gather information about the core work of Learning and Teaching. It should be carried out sensitively and professionally‚ and should involve teachers in consultation about the purposes and format of the exercise so that everyone involved is clear about their role in the activity The Nature of Observation Observation is a systematic eye on what happens in the classroom. It can be recorded by narrative
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Observation Exercise Aim: Make and record observations‚ when various pairs of solids or solutions are mixed. Equipment: 8 glass boiling tubes Boiling tube rack Spatula Polycarbonate glasses Bunsen burner Subtance List: Sodium carbonate solution Copper sulphate solution (Safety: High toxicity) Sodium hydroxide solution (Safety: Irritant) Ammonia solution (Safety: Toxic by inhalation) Potassium iodide solution
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Name: Sheet Number: 1 Place Inspected: Date: Observations List hazards‚ unsafe practices and good practices found Action to be taken (if any) List any immediate and long-term actions required Priority 1 = immediate 2 = medium 3 = long-term Housekeeping - Corridors – 2 x chairs in gangway Return to classroom area 1 1 x brush angling into gangway Return to stores 1 2 x fire extinguishers on floor in gangway Mount on wall hangers provided 1 1 x electrical cable from TV across walkway
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For my developmental observation I observed my little cousin‚ Dilan Meeks. Dilan is a five year old boy. He weighs 42 pounds and is 41 inches tall. In his home setting I observed Dilan for two hours. According to the text of chapter one‚ Dilan is in the early childhood stage of development. The average child grows 2 ½ inches in height and gains between 5 and 7 pounds a year during early childhood. Some of the brain’s growth in early childhood is due to an increase in the number and size of dendrites
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one child’s development based on a series of observations you have made. In addition to informing your own understanding of development and learning‚ you can also consider how your findings can help you to identify ways of supporting the child’s development. Abstract This report will look at Observations within a Haringey Early Years setting and on one Child. I will make five various observations over a period of time. I will examine the observations through elements of her development and learning’s
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Running Observation (Day one) Time Observation Comments 4:06 p.m. Plays with toy and stares a TV‚ but pays more attention toward TV. He seem more attended to the TV‚ because his facial expression seems calm. 4:14 p.m. Lays by the couch on floor and quietly watches the movie. His form of his body looks relaxed and calm because he lies with one hand above his head. 4:24 p.m. Child lies on couch with father and holds a laundry basket in his hand by the rim‚ and side talks to father. It
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INTRODUCTION Observation is like acting or directing or writing or any other complex skill-set. It takes practice. We all observe things all the time. We notice or perceive things that might be in our path—metaphorically and literally. We see things we want (or don’t want) and take action to secure them (or push them away). When we talk about observation as an assessment tool‚ we sometimes refer to it as “formal observation” or “field observation” or “qualitative observation.” In those instances
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OBSERVATION‚ DESCRIPTION‚ AND IDENTIFICATION TECHNIQUE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Explain the meaning of observation‚ and describe the techniques used in observation and description. Explain the importance of accurately evaluating the data provided by witnesses. Describe the techniques that should be used for a lineup. In security job observation means perception of details pertaining to persons‚ objects‚ plans‚ and events through the use of the five senses. An investigator makes descriptions to convey
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Anecdotal Observations it’s all about seeing RRC ECE Workplace October 20‚ 2005 Workplace EC E Program Anecdotal Observation Resource 1 About Anecdotal Records 1. What are they? Anecdote: - a short story - a sketch - an illustration (J. I. Rodale‚ Th e Syno nym Finder (1978) Ro dale Press) Anecdote: - a brief account of an important developmental event (Billman‚ 1996‚ pg. 19). Anecdotal Record: - “The written account or word picture of one episode in the child’s life”
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This essay will evaluate the use of observation as a method of study within psychology. Initially‚ the essay will discuss the two traditional methods of investigation experimentation and observation‚ before undertaking a deeper examination of the observational method itself. It will then consider where the use of the observational method has proven successful‚ with supporting evidence of research studies in which observation played a key role. Finally‚ the limitations of the observational method
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