Test 2

Question 1

Checklists may help the observation and recording of…

Answer 1

• physical skills ( gross and fine motor )
• self help and social skills
• emotions and temperamental style
• cognitive skills
• language and communication

Question 2

What are checklists?

Answer 2

• record the presence or absence of particular predetermined behaviours demonstrating skills, competencies, traits etc.

Question 3

Key features

Answer 3

List expected behaviours and is used to check off observed behaviours

Question 4

Validity

Answer 4

Must measure effectively the behaviours attended to assess

Question 5

Reliability

Answer 5

Should evaluate a child’s behaviour in a way that does not fluctuate from one observation situation to the next

Question 6

Observation charts

Answer 6

Prepared blank forms with labeled and sectioned categories used for charting behaviours, relationship interactions and routine events

Question 7

Baseline observation

Answer 7

• should be made everyday
• can be recorded as anecdotal records or on prepared chart
• measures a child’s change of behaviour or appearance

Question 8

Observation scales

Answer 8

Rate observed info according to the degree to which a quality, trait, skill, or competence is demonstrated in various ways

Question 9

Social maps

Answer 9

Can offer a backdrop against which you can increase your understanding of what you observe directly

Question 10

Mappings

Answer 10

Part of a qualitative assessment of use of space will be to create mapping of the room or outdoor space to see how well it meets the children’s needs

Question 11

Interpretive graphic representations

Answer 11

In analyzing observational records , observers might wish to explain their findings visually