Contents * Anecdotal observation - page 2 * Short observation - page 3 * Long observation 1 - page 4 * Long observation 2 - page 5 * Long observation 3 - page 7 * Long observation 4 - page 9
Anecdotal observation Look, Listen and Note | Look, Listen and Note | Name……………. Date………… | Name……………. Date………… | Observed: | Observed: | P&E AL C&TC | P&E AL C&TC | PSED PD CL L M UW EAD | PSED PD CL L M UW EAD |
Look, Listen and Note | Look, Listen and Note | Name……………. Date………… | Name……………. Date………… | Observed: | Observed: | P&E AL C&TC | P&E AL C&TC | PSED PD CL L M UW EAD | PSED PD CL L M UW EAD |
Look, Listen and Note | Look, Listen and Note | Name……………. Date………… | Name……………. Date………… | Observed: | Observed: | P&E AL C&TC | P&E AL C&TC | PSED PD CL L M UW EAD | PSED PD CL L M UW EAD |
Short observation Name of Child: | | Date: | | Areas of Learning Covered: | PSED PD CL L M UW EAD | Characteristics of Effective Learning Covered: | Playing & exploring – engagementActive learning – motivationCreating and thinking critically - thinking | Context e.g. where taking place, child alone or in group, activity focus: | | Name of Observer: | | Observation Details: | Next Steps: |
Name of Child: | | Date: | | Areas of Learning Covered: | PSED PD CL L M UW EAD | Characteristics of Effective Learning Covered: | Playing & exploring – engagementActive learning – motivationCreating and thinking critically - thinking | Context e.g. where taking place, child alone or in group, activity focus: | | Name of Observer: | | Observation Details: | Next Steps: |
Long observation Long Observation 1 | Name of child: | Date: | Time: | Activity: | In/out | CI | AI | AD | | Areas of Learning and Development | Prime areas | Specific areas | PSED | P | CL | L | M | UW | EAD | Characteristics of Effective Learning | PLAYING AND EXPLORING(engagement) | ACTIVE LEARNING(motivation) | CREATING AND THINKING CRITICALLY (thinking) | Finding out and exploring | Being involved and concentrating | Having their own ideas | Playing with what they know | Keeping trying | Making links | Being willing to ‘have a go’ | Enjoying achieving what they set out to do | Choosing ways to do things | NEXT STEPS FOR LEARNING? |
Long Observation 2 | Child: Date: Time: | Observation: | | Characteristics of Effective Learning | Areas of Learning and Development | Playing and exploring – engagement * Finding out & exploring * Playing with what they know * Being willing to ‘have a goActive learning – motivation * Being involved and concentrating * Keeping on trying * Enjoying achieving what they set out to doCreating and thinking critically – thinking * Having their own ideas * Making links * Choosing ways to do things | Prime Areas | Specific Areas | | Personal Social and Emotional Development * Making relationships * Self -confidence and self-awareness * Managing feelings and behaviourPhysical Development – * Moving & handling * Health & self-careCommunication and Language * Listening & attention * Understanding * Speaking | Literacy * Reading * WritingMathematics * Numbers * Shape, space and measureUnderstanding the World * People & communities * The world * TechnologyExpressive Arts and Design * Exploring and using media and materials * Being imaginative | Next Steps: | Observation Contd. |
Long Observation 3 | Name of child | Date: Time: | Observation completed by: | Child Initiated Activity: | Adult Led Activity: | Solitary Play | Small group Play | Large Group Play | PSED | C&L | PD | L | M | U the W | EA&D | Context: (where is the child? Who else is present?) | What is happening? (What is the child saying and/or doing?) | Is the child: | * Showing curiosity? * Using their senses? * Engaging in open ended activity? * Showing particular interests? * Pretending objects are things? * Representing experiences in play? * Taking on a role in play? * Acting out experiences with other people? * Initiating activities? * Seeking challenges? * Showing a ‘can do’ attitude? * Taking a risk? Engaging in new experiences and learning by trial and error? | * Maintaining focus on their activity for a period of time? * Showing high levels of energy/fascination? * Not easily distracted? * Paying attention to detail? * Persisting with activity when challenges occur? * Showing belief that effort or a different approach will pay off? * Bouncing back after difficulties? * Showing satisfaction in meeting own goals? * Proud of accomplishments regardless of end result? * Enjoying meeting challenges for own sake? | * Thinking of ideas? * Finding ways to solve problems? * Finding new ways to do things? * Making links and noticing patterns in their experience? * Making predictions? * Testing their ideas? * Developing ideas of grouping, sequencing, cause and effect? * Checking how well their activities are going? * Changing strategy as needed? * Reviewing how well the approach worked? | NEXT STEPS: |
Long Observation 4 | Child’s name: | Age (in months): | Observer: | SEN EAL | Date: Time: | Context (where, how) | Adult involvement: yes no | OBSERVATION: What did you find out about the child’s learning across any of the 3 prime areas and 4 specific areas of learning? What was significant for the child? | GENERAL | PSED (MR; SC&SA; MF&B) | | PD (M&H; H&SC) | | CL(L&A; U; S) | | L (R; W) | | M (N; SSM) | | UW (P&C; TW; T) | | EAD (E&UM&M; BI) |
General (continued) | Characteristics of Effective Learning | | Playing and Exploring (Engagement) | | Active Learning (Motivation) | | Creating and Thinking Critically (Thinking) | Child’s Response (verbal and / or non-verbal (try to make time to inform the child about the observation. Consider showing the child a photograph of his / her play that was observed and capture his / her response). | Significant progress and achievements identified during the observation. | Learning priorities identified – What next? |
