PRESCHOOL OBSERVATION AGE 3 1/2 – 5 YEARS
Paper instructions:
CHILD DEVELOPMENT 101 OBSERVATION # 2
PRESCHOOL OBSERVATION AGE 3 1/2 – 5 YEARS(4-5 pages long, 25 points)
With the following observation of the preschooler, make sure you compare your findings with the
text, films, lectures and handouts. Cite specific theories, examples and page numbers in the text.
Name of child: ___________________Age: _______ Observation site: _________________
Use the numbered subheadings in your observation essay. Each question in the subheading must be
numbered and answered in paragraph form.
a. Motor:
1. Does the child seem “at home” with his body, or are his movements stiff and unsure?
2. Give definitions and specific examples of small and large motor skills andeye-handcoordination.
Support your answers with specific theories and citations from the text.
b. Social:
1. Is the child comfortable in the group and with other children?
2. Is he/she a leader, follower, watcher, or all three at different times and situations? Give specific
examples.
c. Emotional:
1. What emotions does the child express and how does he express them?
2. Is he able to regulate his emotions? Give specific examples.
3. How does the child interact with peers andadults?Define and discuss social referencing and different kinds of play.
d. Language:
1. How does the child communicate with his peers and with adults? Is speech fluent, expressive and
articulate? How much nonverbal language is used? Give specific examples of telegraphic speech
and over-regularization.
2. Does he “play” with language (songs, chants, stories)?
e. Cognitive:
1. What kind of activities does child engage in? What kinds of toys and materials does he use?
2. Do you observe exploration, creativity, mastery or frustration? Give specific examples.
3. Do you observe any materials to facilitate fantasy play? Describe.
4. Does child’s play cover large areas or is it confined to small spaces?
5. Do you observe any evidence that child has any special skills or abilities to solve problems on his own?
Evaluation and Personal Reaction:
Describe your reaction to the overall impression of the child in this setting. Is it a good “match”? (synchrony) Would you place a child of similar age in this setting? What was the value of this observation for you?
Again, compare/contrast what you found in your observation to the text, class discussions, lectures and handouts.
GRADING GUIDELINES BELOW MUST BE FOLLOWED IN ORDER TO EARN MAXIMUM CREDIT.
Chil 101 – Preschool Observ. #2: 3 1/2 – 5 years old 4-5 pages long 25 points
Rubric / Grading Guidelines
Categories Max points Points you earned
Name of Child, correct age group, name of Observation Site
3
Length of paper = 3-4 pages, each paragraph consists of at least 5 -7 separate sentences, work has been spell checked, appropriate use of grammar and sentence structure
4
Paper is typed, 10 – 12 font size, 1.5 or double spaced, stapled in upper left-hand corner, submitted on time 3
At least 3 specific examples of behavior cited per question in each category; uses citations from the text to show critical thinking skills 7
Cite at least 4 – 5 theories on preschool development, refer back to text, handouts, films and lectures (this is important!) 8
Total
25
Evaluation:
Strengths
? Well written & organized; follows the format
? Many specific examples of child behavior given
? Very good/good/okay application of
observations to theories learned
? Good job of relating back to text and theories
? Displays critical thinking through citations from
text in support of answers
? Theories are thoroughly explained
? Assignment has been answered fully/partially
Weaknesses
? Too brief; deficiencies in organization and
development of assignment, & writing skills
? Not enough specific examples given – too vague
? Need to relate back to text & theories more
specifically
? Missing citations from text; deficient in critical
thinking
? Some/many theories missed or not explained
fully
? Does not meet all requirements of the
assignment
General Comments:
? Superior work ? Very good work ? Good work ? Okay – needs polishing!
Total Points: ______
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