Preschool Observation

How to Observe: You will observe children in Two different videos/settings and write down the different skills you observe. The videos are posted in the module with the titles Circle Time and Dramatic Play. Please answer each question provided in order to receive full credit. As you watch the children, you must take notes so you can recall the skills and development you observe.  All assignments will be formatted and typed exactly as I have demonstrated or they will not be accepted.

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Observation Report (SLO 1)

Part I: Dramatic Play Video:

1. Circle or highlight the name of the theories you observed in action (pick 2): Erikson, Piaget, Vygotsky, Bronfenbrenner 

2. Describe two detailed examples of problem solving  

a.

b.

3. Give an example of the child’s use of receptive language (for example, did the child so something after being told, did they seem to understand what was being said, be specific in your example).  

a.

4. Give an examples of the child’s use of expressive language. (must be within quotes and include context) (what did the child say, to whom, in what situation)

a.

5. Describe two detailed examples of the child’s play with other children. 

a.

b.

Circle Time Video

1. Circle or highlight the name of the theories you observed in action (pick 2): Erikson, Piaget, Vygotsky, Bronfenbrenner

2. Describe a fine motor skills observed (include context and skill). 

a.

3. Describe two gross motor skills observed. (Include the setting as well as the skill.

a.

b.

4. Give an examples of the child’s use of receptive language. 

a.

5. Give an examples of the child’s use of expressive language. (must be within quotes and include context 

a.

6. Give an examples of a child’s emotional expression. 

a.

7. Describe  detailed examples of a child’s interactions with an adult. 

a.

b.