This document provides learning resources for a week, including required reading from the course text, a 10-minute video on observation guidelines, and an application assignment involving observing a child on two occasions using different assessment methods. For the assignment, students are asked to plan their observations, implement them using selected assessment forms, and submit a reflective summary citing examples from the resources and comparing the assessment methods. The document includes observation forms to be used for anecdotal records, frequency counts, and narrative records.

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Learning ResourcesThis page contains the Learning Resources for this week. Be sure to
scroll down the page to see all of the assigned resources for this week. To view this week’s
media resources, please use the streaming media player below.Required ResourcesCourse
Text: Assessing and Guiding Young Children’s Development and LearningChapter 4,
“Documenting: Collecting Information”Chapter 5, “Documenting: Recording
Information”Chapter 10, “Standardized Tests: What Early Childhood Teachers Should
Know”MediaVideo: Laureate Education (Producer). (n.d.). Observation guidelines [Video
file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.eduNote: The approximate length of this media
piece is 10 minutes.Dr. Janet Gonzalez-Mena presents guidelines for observing young
children.Note: Take detailed notes on the guidelines presented in the
video.Application: Child Observation Project: Part 3—Two Observations (approximately 45
minutes each)As you are learning, assessing one area of development and learning at two
points in time provides a limited view of overall development. On the other hand, the
opportunity to practice observation skills provides a meaningful learning experience that
reflects essential knowledge and skills that you will need as a early childhood
professional.This week, you will select two assessment methods and use one in each of the
observations that you conduct.To complete the assignment:PlanTake time to review the
video segment, “Observation Guidelines” and reflect on the information and insights
provided in this program and in your readings. Think about the value of observation, and
how you envision using this information during the observations you conduct.Review pages
74–87 in your text, before you select the two assessment methods you plan to use during
your observations Download, print out, and review the corresponding
documents:Anecdotal RecordNarrative RecordFrequency CountNote: Use one assessment
method in your first observation and the other in your second observation.Review the
Observation Plan that you developed in Week 2, in particular, the “examples of things to
look for,” that you identified. Then, familiarize yourself with the specific assessment
methods that you have selected. Think about how you will use each of the observations to
identify examples of the child’s development and learning.Make sure that you have all
materials that you need to conduct the observations prior to arriving at the scheduled
observation times.Arrive on time. Ask the adult how the child’s day is going before you
begin, keeping in mind that factors such as a child feeling tired, hungry, or upset can
influence mood and behavior.ImplementChoose a place to observe where you can see and
hear the child but are beyond the child’s range of vision. As you observe, take notes on the

2. observation procedure forms you selected and printed.Observe the child for approximately
45 minutes each time.Keep the following guidelines in mind:Keep your attention focused on
the child.Try to not make assumptions; objectivity is essential.Remember that despite
similarities shared by children of various ages, each child is unique and develops in his or
her own way.Record what you observe.Stick to the time span that you agreed to for the
observations and be sure to thank the adult and child for their cooperation.Remember that
this observation experience is intended as a chance for you to learn about and practice
observation skills. Be careful not to express your views regarding the child’s growth and
development.Reflect on your observation. Review your notes and consider the knowledge
and insights you gained from this experience. Consider the following:Describe what you
observed. Provide specific examples of how your observation data demonstrated
information related to the area of development and learning in which you are
focusing.Think about the two different assessment methods that you used. Compare and
contrast the two in terms of their strengths and limitations, specifically
considering:Equipment and preparation neededDetail of data gatheredAbility of written
events to preserve the context (or setting events occurred within) and sequence of
eventsTime and attention needed to gather dataConsider the information that you gathered
from the observation procedures in a selected area of development and learning. What did
you learn about the child? How would utilizing multiple assessment windows create a more
meaningful picture of the child’s development and learning?Consider this week’s Learning
Resources and the video on observation. What additional strategies could you use, beyond
the scope of this assignment, to develop a more comprehensive assessment of the child’s
development and learning?Note: Remember to use only the first names of the adult and
child.For this assignment, submit:A summary of the Reflection, citing specific examples from
the Required Resources to your thinking and ideasAssignment length: 2 pagesNote: As your
Application Assignment for this week, you will submit your Reflection and your Observation
Plan at the end of this week.Submit this assignment by Day 7OBSERVATION
FORMAnecdotal RecordChild’s First Name:Age:Observed by:Date:Time:Setting:Area of
Development and Learning Observed:Incidents:Comments or Notes:OBSERVATION
FORMFrequency CountChild’s First NameAge:Observed by:Date:Time:Setting:Area of
Development and Learning Observed:BehaviorOccurrenceOBSERVATION
FORMNarrative RecordChild’s First Name:Age:Observed by:Date:Time:Setting:Area of
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