The value of observation in the assessment of a child is very important because that is how you get to know a child better. While observing how a child interacts with their peers, adults, and how they behave in different settings, you are getting to know the child without speaking to them. It also provides us with information by helping us to determine where a child stands in his or her development. This information can be used to put together activities that can help the child’s progress. It also
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ABSTRACT Lowering Recidivism by Easing One’s Transition Back into Society focuses on key factors in the lives of ex-offenders that may cause or prevent their rearrest. Using disguised field observation, I was able to examine the lives of 11 men who have served time in prison. I compared their ages, education level, marital statuses, number of children, and jobs to the number of times that they have each been rearrested. Initially, I used secondary data analysis to find out what factors
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Observation Journal YOUR NAME: Kimber Van Zile Age and gender observed: Male age 11 Description of situation where observations were made: I observed this male in a classroom environment at the school that I currently work at. This child was observed in a familiar and comfortable setting. I was also able to observe him on the playground with his classmates and other students at recess. Development theory or theories you are following with this observation: With this 11 year
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ituations capture these first hand. The starting point is always with the child. Observing what children choose to do, what their interests are and who and what resources they enjoy playing with provides adults with reliable information about children as individuals. Observation also provides opportunities to gauge children’s needs and so more accurately plan next steps in their learning. Observations take place on a regular basis as part of daily routines. They allow you to monitor a child’s progress
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a documentation from her teachers at the pre-school pertaining to their observations with Clara. At this point any other documentation obtained prior to the adoption that may give further insight to evaluating Clara. In meeting with Clara and her adoptive parents the issue of Clara’s age and environment is the beginning process in evaluating the issues surrounding Clara. I recognize that questioning a four- year old child could appear to be very intimidating and frightening; therefore, the interview
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way they do it is really important. Observations may be formal or informal. A formal observation is one that is planned ahead and has a specific purpose and helps assess children’s development. Informal observations are when an adult may observe a child doing many small things during the day/year. Observations can be in the form of checklists, tick charts, written records/snapshot observations, time and event samples. Feeding back information from observations to the teacher is important as it means
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Running head: Applying Problem Solving Applying Problem Solving University of Phoenix Cultural Diversity PHL/215 Heather Hensell Applying Problem Solving When we face emergencies, deadlines, critical situations, and decisions, which call for action, often we respond to our instinct and just as often we make judgments in haste. No matter if the issues are personal, educational or business, occasionally we do not take the time to consult with
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My observation was done on October 3, 2014 at A- Z Home Daycare, Classroom B. During my observation I learned about the different ways teacher explain lessons to children and how they interact with the kids. I also learned that children take in information way different than adults do. I really enjoyed my time spent at the daycare doing my observation, because, I had a chance to interact with the kids also. During my time at A-Z Daycare, I interacted with the kids in many lessons. The first lesson
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CDEC 1354-41001 1 December 2014 SLO 3 Narrative The most popular method of recording child observations is "narrative recording," or a written description of children's actions. 1. Running records (or Descriptive Narrative Record) A detailed narrative account of behavior recorded in a sequential manner as it happens; Not limited to a particular incident like an anecdotal record; The observer records everything seen. Advantages 1. Rich in detail; 2. Focuses on all behaviors, not just
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On July 07, 2016, at approximately 0411 hours Officer Marino and I were dispatched to 11210 Beeville Dr Frisco, Collin County, Texas regarding a family disturbance call. Our concluding decision was to make an arrest on the female party, Siobhan Phillips (w/f 05/28/84) due to the following reasons. My initial contact was with Christopher Veness (w/m 08/10/78), the victim, who at the time called 911. Christopher told me he had been arguing with his girlfriend, Siobhan, which led to him being assaulted
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