Observation as an Assessment Tool with Young Children

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Watch the video, “Physical Development in Early Childhood,” and choose one child to observe for motor development.

Discuss and defend the observation technique you used.

• Why did you select this observation technique?
• What did you learn?
• What other observation technique could you have used?
• What more do you need to know?

Explain the importance of direct observation to a coworker who is new in the early childhood field. Give specific examples of why it is important to conduct objective observations of young children.