Methods of Observations

Question 1

Why do we observe children?

Accepted Answer

To assess learning and development

Question 2

A running record is a detailed account of a specific episode.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

You write an objective anecdotal record by ____________.

Accepted Answer

writing facts only - what the child says and does

Question 4

Observations should be

Accepted Answer

objective

Question 5

Observations are important because they?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 6

Observations can help ECEs

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 7

12. Observations should always be factual and unbiased.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 8

How do observations inform practice?

Accepted Answer

We can plan around a child's interests, Allows us to challenge our assumptions

Question 9

Observations that include numbers.

Accepted Answer

QUANTITATIVE observations

Question 10

To gather detailed observations use

Accepted Answer

running record

Question 11

Why do we not use names in our observations?

Accepted Answer

To keep it confidential

Question 12

Researcher values can contribute to bias in research.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

Why do we need to record observations?

Accepted Answer

Discover interests, Discover behaviour patterns, Assess learning, Monitor development

Question 14

The best tool to use to gather information on how long children are engaged in activities is

Accepted Answer

time sampling

Question 15

Which is a common form of observations?

Accepted Answer

Environmental Rating Scale

Question 16

A disadvantage of running records is that they are

Accepted Answer

time consuming

Questions 16