A Practical Guide to Observation and Assessment Fourth Edition
By: Christine Hobart, Jill Frankel
ISBN: 978-1-4085-0488-8
RRP: £14.99
A Practical Guide to Observation and Assessment provides a complete guide to understanding why and how to observe children in an early years setting, leading to improved observation skills and a better understanding of the development and needs of children.
This book provides:
• Full explanations of how and why we observe children
• A wealth of observation examples, including babies and primary school-aged children
• Clear coverage of the various observation recording methods
• Activities throughout the book to encourage student learning.
The Practical Guide Series:
• Places emphasis on good professional practice, whilst providing comprehensive coverage of the latest legislation and National Standards
• Are written in a user-friendly style to provide comprehensive, yet straightforward coverage of each topic
• Use case studies, key points, and progress checks to reinforce essential issues and allow the reader to monitor their understanding.
Contents:
1. An introduction to child observation
2. Why we observe children
3. How to observe children
4. Commonly used observation techniques
5. Further observation techniques
6. Observation and assessment within curriculum frameworks
7. How to use your observations