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Posted: **Tue Dec 15, 2015 1:48 pm**

Hi again,i have a Q /

Explain what guidelines you would follow when observing children.

Where do these guidelines come from ?

I have so far, but unsure if I'm on the right track.
The requirements for documentation are outlined in Quality Area 1 of the NQS and in regulations 73 - 76 of the education and care services National Regulations and section 168 of the Education and Care Services National Law , documentation plans. records of children's assessments and valuations can be effective ways to support and extend on children's learning development.

so I'm not sure if I'm answering this right. Could please guide me or let me know if I need to add anything r this is ok.

Posted: **Wed Dec 16, 2015 2:45 pm**

During an observation the main idea is to look and watch the child being observed. You should pay particular attention to what the child is doing, their interactions with other children and what they are saying. Find a spot close enough to the child so you can hear and observe but far enough so you’re not being intrusive and disruptive. Begin writing down a description of what the child actually does and say. When writing an observation it’s also important to remember:

Background Details – child’s age, date, setting, children involved, observing educator
Play Behaviours – focus on play behaviours that you see as it helps us gather information on the child’s development, interest and social skills. For example: playing in the water trough, filling up the bucket with water, fills water to the top etc.
Positive Language – use positive language. Focus on what the child is doing and avoid using judgemental language. For example: good, silly, excellent (this doesn't describe what’s happening).
Be Factual – describe only what actually happened
Be Relevant – include details of direct quotes and information about the context of the observation
Be objective – provide facts and details during the observation. For example: Maya put teddy on the table picks up a spoon and pretends to feed it – “yummy rice” she says.
Avoid being subjective – do not add your opinions, personal experiences, thoughts or judgements when writing down observations. For example: Maya has been crying because she misses her mum and is scared she won’t come back…

Ref: Observations In Childcare

Hope this helps,

,
Lorina

Posted: **Fri Jan 01, 2016 10:32 pm**

thanks for your reply .comp has been down such a pain. up and running again.

Posted: **Mon Jan 04, 2016 3:53 pm**

No problem!

I only know too well how computers have a mind of their own!!

,
Lorina

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