16 Mar Conduct a 15- to 20-minute observation of your own child or the child of a relative or friend. The observation will be confidential, so do not use real names. Remembe
Critical Thinking Assignment: Observation (25 points)
Read Lesson 1 and watch the videos in the lesson before beginning this assignment. The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate naturalistic observation skills and techniques. Researchers and professionals use naturalistic observation in their work with children. For further information on this check out Section 3: Human Relations of the American Psychological Association Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct.
Instructions:
Conduct a 15- to 20-minute observation of your own child or the child of a relative or friend. The observation will be confidential, so do not use real names. Remember to objectively describe only what you see and hear. Do not include your personal opinions, feelings, or items you do not hear and see during the observation. Use this Lesson 1 Assignment Template
1.CFS176 Lesson 1 Assignment Template
Observation: Fill in the following information. Save this document and submit it to your instructor using the assignment link in Lesson 1.
Date:
Time Began:
Time Ended:
Location/Place/Setting:
Child's Age or Approximate Age:
Observe and objectively record these elements:
- The child's physical movements and behaviors?
- What the child says or how the child communicates?
- The child's facial and emotional expressions?
- The child's interactions with other children or people?
- What the child plays with, how the child plays with it, and the child's activities?
2. to record your observation.
At the end of your observation notes, write an additional two paragraphs that answers the following questions:
- From a research perspective, reflect on the observation. Were you objective? Were your observations subjective? Did they reflect bias?
- Based on your reflection, how would you change your observation and recording process for children's behaviors in the future?
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Works Cited
Cook, Joan Littlefield and Greg Cook. The World of Children. Pearson, 2014.
CFS 176 Lesson 1 Rubric
Criteria Emerging (1 point each)
Proficient (3 points each)
Accomplished (5 points each)
Observation and recording of behaviors observed
Response is missing the observation and/or recording of behaviors.
The observation is less than the required time and/or minimal recordings of behaviors.
The observation meets the required time and recordings of behavior is thorough.
A reflection of the observation from a research perspective.
Response is missing a reflection.
Response includes minimal reflection.
Response includes a thorough reflection.
Discussion of changes one would make in future observations and recordings children’s behaviors
Response is missing a discussion of future changes.
Response is a vague or incomplete discussion of future changes.
Response is a thorough discussion of future changes.
Critical Thinking – Analysis Analyzes some key information, questions and problems.
Analyzes key information, questions and problems competently.
Analyzes key information, questions and problems precisely.
Writing – Content Does not present a unified purpose or presents a purpose that is confused or vague.
Contains a purpose but one that is not consistently clear or obvious.
Maintains a clear and obvious purpose.
Total Possible Points Emerging (5 points)
Proficient (15 points)
Accomplished ( 25 points)
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CFS176 Lesson 1 Assignment Template
Observation: Fill in the following information. Save this document and submit it to your instructor using the assignment link in Lesson 1.
Date:
Time Began:
Time Ended:
Location/Place/Setting:
Child's Age or Approximate Age:
Observe and objectively record these elements:
1. The child's physical movements and behaviors
2. What the child says or how the child communicates
3. The child's facial and emotional expressions
4. The child's interactions with other children or people
5. What the child plays with, how the child plays with it, and the child's activities
