Question

Students must complete a childhood (between 2-9 years of age) observation report in which physical and social behavior is evaluated within the context of developmental norms. A minimum of three physical behaviors and three social behaviors must be observed and evaluated. When observing a child, you are required to do so in a public area (playground, mall, library, etc.) and should not draw attention to yourself so the child is aware he or she is being observed. Please get parental permission for our observation.  If you need guidance in locating a child to observe, please contact your Instructor immediately.

In addition to the observation, students must evaluate the child’s behavior compared to what is typical of a child of that age. For physical observations, students should evaluate the child according to developmental norms. For cognitive/social behavior, students should evaluate the child using at least two theories discussed in class. These theories can include Piaget’s theory, attachment theory, Erikson’s theory, etc.

The observation report must be typed in 12 point, Times New Roman font, with one inch margins. The observation report must be a minimum of three pages and grammatically correct.

Examples of physical behavior can include: Approximate height/weight, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, play activities, feeding behavior

Examples of social behavior can include: Expression of emotion, language, relationship with other children, relationship with caregivers

Answer 1

A) Observation is regularly seen as a standout amongst the most straightforward, yet viable techniques for surveying youthful kids as they create.

For a kid care supplier or instructor, watching a kid starts with taking note of how every task carries on, learns, responds to new circumstances and connects with others. Observation is about watching children's actions, expressions, gestures and behaviours, and listening to their talk and interactions. The ultimate and overarching aim of observations is to enable practitioners to plan an appropriate curriculum, providing for the full range of needs within the setting. Observation is done find out:

* what is fascinating and propelling them as people or gatherings;

* how they have reacted to a specific action, understanding or region of arrangement;

* factors that impact their association and feeling of prosperity amid the day or session;

* how the youngsters' aptitudes are creating;

* what they know and comprehend as far as the Foundation Stage territories of learning;

* how they interface with grown-ups and other youngsters;

* about fellowships and elements inside gatherings;

* how they approach learning, for instance, their demeanors and learning styles;

* which zones of arrangement and exercises they get to consistently;

* about examples in conduct.

Information from observation is useful in a number of ways:

• for identifying the source of a problem (not just the individual child but also his/her environment and the children associated with him/her.
• to gain a better understanding of the child's purposes, feelings, and behavior.
• for providing information about the kinds of activities children do and how they go about doing them.
• repeated observations over a period of time can show how a child's development is progressing.
• observations can be used as examples when discussing a child's progress with his parents or professionals.

Following are the report of a child observation done by me for a class study.

PHYSICAL BEHAVIOUR: The kid was a boy 6 yrs old.he learned to speak only after 5.5 years. He was little short of his age, i think his height was a genetic disorder. he was a very chubby kid , i think he was a bit overweight for his age. His fine motor skill were normal like any other kid, gross motor skill were not so fine...as he could not run by the age of six. He was very energetic in the playground, loved to play. His eating behaviour was not appropriate, seems like he was always in such a hurry to just finish his food, practically he was just swallowing his most of the food without chewing it, (which is very unhealthy, i reported this behaviour of his back to my instructor immediately)

SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR: In the playground the kid was very bossy and dominating in nature, nobody liked to play with him, as he never shared his toys but always snatching other's. He had the habbit of bullying others. No respects for elders. Could not speak proper conversation with anybody.always hitting and running kind of nature. He had this habbit of crying and screaming on the top of his voice, which is not normal and good for a growing kid.

There is some basis in observational psychology here. The baby who is attached strongly to a caregiver has several of his or her most immediate needs met and accounted for. Consequently, they are able to spend a great deal more time observing and interacting with their environments. Thusly, their development is facilitated.