Group 3 - Do You See What I See

Observation and analysis of observations can be difficult skills for trainee educators to master. This group of modules allows students to develop and practice their observation, analysis and planning skills. Students will watch four separate videos, with children ranging in age from 4 months to 4 years old. Students will observe both individual children as well as two children interacting.

For each video, the student will first practice writing down their observations, then move on to analysis and interpreting what their observations can reveal about the children's development. They will then build on their observation and analysis, and being to plan experiences to further support the children's developing skills. Throughout the module students will be referring to developmental charts and the EYLF learning outcomes. They will be encouraged to keep observations and analyses simple.

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Module 1

Ryan - Observe

The components of the NQF
What 'regulated' means
The different types of regulated services
How services are monitored to ensure they are delivering quality education and care

title:ryan - observe|description:the components of the nqf
what 'regulated' means
the different types of regulated services
how services are monitored to ensure they are delivering quality education and care
Ryan - Interpretation

Analysis involves interpreting what observations reveal about a child's development
Analysis can be a simple interpretation - it does not have to be complicated
Analysis is interpreting what you see - not making judgements

title:ryan - interpretation|description:analysis involves interpreting what observations reveal about a child's development
analysis can be a simple interpretation - it does not have to be complicated
analysis is interpreting what you see - not making judgements
Ryan - Planning

Observations and analysis can be used to plan activities that support and extend a child's development
Planning involves setting goals and choosing strategies to support them
Goals and strategies can be simple
Educators also need to think about how they will get involved and support the child.

title:ryan - planning|description:observations and analysis can be used to plan activities that support and extend a child's development
planning involves setting goals and choosing strategies to support them
goals and strategies can be simple
educators also need to think about how they will get involved and support the child.

Module 2

Alyssa - Observation

To review the importance of observation as a tool for educators
To practice observation skills by observing an interaction between educator Lisa and 18-month-old Alyssa
To review the importance of keeping observations objective.

title:alyssa - observation|description:to review the importance of observation as a tool for educators
to practice observation skills by observing an interaction between educator lisa and 18-month-old alyssa
to review the importance of keeping observations objective.
Alyssa - Interpretation

To interpret some observations about Alyssa
To keep analyses simple
The importance of keeping analyses objective

title:alyssa - interpretation|description:to interpret some observations about alyssa
to keep analyses simple
the importance of keeping analyses objective
Alyssa - Planning

Review what they know based on observations
To set some goals and strategies to support Alyssa's development
To think about what an educator can do to get involved and actively support Alyssa

title:alyssa - planning|description:review what they know based on observations
to set some goals and strategies to support alyssa's development
to think about what an educator can do to get involved and actively support alyssa

Module 3

Charlie & Jack - Observation

To practice observation skills, this time by observing two children and an educator
To practice writing down what observations and keeping them simple and objective

title:charlie & jack - observation|description:to practice observation skills, this time by observing two children and an educator
to practice writing down what observations and keeping them simple and objective
Charlie & Jack - Interpretation

To practice your analysis and interpretation skills
Why referring to developmental charts can simplify the process
Why interpretations need to be objective and free from judgement

title:charlie & jack - interpretation|description:to practice your analysis and interpretation skills
why referring to developmental charts can simplify the process
why interpretations need to be objective and free from judgement
Charlie & Jack - Planning

To review what they know about Charlie and Jack
To plan simple goals and activities to support and extend the children's development
How the educator can support the children during the activity to achieve their goals

title:charlie & jack - planning|description:to review what they know about charlie and jack
to plan simple goals and activities to support and extend the children's development
how the educator can support the children during the activity to achieve their goals

Module 4

Vivien - Observation

To practice observation skills, this time by watching a pre-school age child completing a collage
To practice keeping observations simple and objective
That the goal is to identify the skills a child has, and new skills they are developing

title:vivien - observation|description:to practice observation skills, this time by watching a pre-school age child completing a collage
to practice keeping observations simple and objective
that the goal is to identify the skills a child has, and new skills they are developing
Vivien - Interpretation

To practice interpreting observations
To keep interpretation and analysis simple
To ensure interpretations are objective, not subjective
That observation is ongoing - you need to observe children in different situations

title:vivien - interpretation|description:to practice interpreting observations
to keep interpretation and analysis simple
to ensure interpretations are objective, not subjective
that observation is ongoing - you need to observe children in different situations
Vivien - Planning

To choose goals and strategies to support and extend Vivien's development and interests
To consider the role the educator will play in supporting Vivien

title:vivien - planning|description:to choose goals and strategies to support and extend vivien's development and interests
to consider the role the educator will play in supporting vivien