CFD 1230 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15: Homeschooling

• School: UCM
• Department: Child and Family Development
• Course: CFD 1230
• Professor: Dr Rolland

Document Summary

Through the looking glass: observations in the early childhood classroom. Your study of developmental growth indicators and observational methods has strengthened your knowledge of what to observe in: the early childhood classroom: how to observe. You understand that observational methods are: varied, require specific procedures, choice is driven by the purpose of your inquiry. All methods are equally applicable for preschool and primary grade use. Your observations of: children, teachers, interactions, programs, and environments , are recorded as objectively as possible. You are prepared to select a portfolio system and plan parent conferenced that enrich home/school partnerships. Your proficient applications of the various methods introduced in this book have resulted in satisfying results. You understand the processes of designing instruments and analyzing and presenting data that allow teachers to find the answers to specific observational questions. Above all, your practice in applications has prepared you to plan for each child"s unique growth based on sound observations.