Unit 2.2 observe

Due Date: 11:59 pm EST Sunday of Unit 2 Points: 10

Overview:

In this assignment, you will practice your objective observation and objective writing skills.

Instructions:

You will watch the following videos and write a brief observation note that is objective. Focus on the skill and the child indicated.

the video marked "preschool". "

• Watch this video of Himayah and describe her self-regulation:

o https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/video/emotional-behavioral-self-regulation-video-1

• Watch the girl in the pink shirt and write an objective description about how she engages in scientific inquiry:

o https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice- guides/scientific-inquiry-see

• Watch the video "Preschoolers. Attending and Understanding Video 2". (Scroll down on the webpage to view the "Preschoolers" video.) Write an objective description of Hayden’s engagement in conversation.

o https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/effective-practice-guides/attending-understanding-see

Be sure to read the criteria by which your work will be evaluated before you write and again after you write.

CHS450 – Observation, Assessment & Individualization

Unit 2.2 Assignment: Objective Observation

Evaluation Rubric for Unit 2.2 Assignment

CRITERIA Outstanding Good Fair Needs Improvement

ECTC Standards (4 points) (3 points) (2 points) (1 points) 1a: Knowing and understanding young children's characteristics and needs, from birth through age 8

Assignment shows a thorough understanding of child development.

Assignment shows a general understanding of child development.

Assignment demonstrates some understanding of child development.

Assignment demonstrates a lack of understanding of child development.

3a Understanding the goals, benefits, and uses of assessment- including its use in development of appropriate goals, curriculum and teaching strategies for young children.

Assignment shows a thorough understanding of appropriate and relevant information for documentation.

Assignment shows a general understanding of appropriate and relevant information for documentation.

Assignment demonstrates some understanding of appropriate and relevant information for documentation.

The assignment includes practices/information that is not relevant or developmentally appropriate.

3.c. Knowing about and using observation, documentation, and other appropriate assessment tools and approaches, including the use of technology in documentation, assessment and data collection.

Assignment consists of objective statements about observed children’s skills and behaviors and the context of the observation.

Assignment includes primarily objective statements about observed children’s skills and behaviors and the context of the observation.

Assignment includes a mix of objective and subjective statements about observed children’s skills and behaviors and the context of the observation.

Assignment includes primarily subjective statements about observed children’s skills and behaviors.

Presentation is Clear and Professional

The presentation of reflection is polished and professional in nature.

The presentation of reflection includes a few minor errors that do not impede professional presentation.

Several minor errors or a few significant errors have a minor impact on the presentation.

Errors impede professional presentation of reflection.