Observation Project 1

OBSERVATION VALIDATION FORM ECH 3063, Individualizing Programs for Children and Families

(Turn in with your completed project) Student Name: _________________________________________________________ I understand my responsibility concerning the ethical and professional behaviors of an ECE professional, including that the information developed from these field experience assignments will be kept strictly confidential. ___________________________________ Date ______________________ Student signature Dear Teacher, This student has noted above his/her understanding of ethical and professional behavior. The student is requesting to observe up to six hours in your classroom. The student will spend this time observing the development of three children. These observations may take place during any time during the day except rest\nap time. Students will be taking running notes or other brief observation techniques to document each child’s behavior in order to create a developmental profile for the child. Please sign at the bottom of this page to signify your agreement. The student does NOT need to be apprised of any special information about any child in order to complete this assignment. My student and I both appreciate your willingness to assist us with this. As early childhood, programs serve an increasingly diverse population of children it is imperative that pre-service early childhood education professionals become competent in assessing and planning developmental curriculum for all children. The purpose of these observations is to assist our early childhood education students in developing these skills. Thank you again for your assistance in this process. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 870-680-8061. Respectfully,

Dr. Diana L Williams I give permission to this student to observe in this setting. I understand the student may observe any activities except naptime. I understand that, due to the nature of the assignment, the student should not be made responsible for the welfare of any child or group of children during this assignment. I understand that the information developed from the assignment will be kept strictly confidential. I also verify that this student completed the six hours of observation as noted below. Signature _________________________________________________ Date _____________ Program name/address: DATES/TIMES of observations: Date/Time: ______________________________ Date/Time: _____________________________

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