Q)List three ways educators could gather information about children’s needs, interests and abilities. Once you have formed a list briefly explain how this information could be used to enhance relationships and inform program planning.
Answer so far......
-Sustained, shared conversations with children
-Through observing children in play as well as participating in children's play
-Scaffolding or Reflective practice
-Through Observations using the Learning Outcomes
These are my list of answers so far...Am i on the right track...
Kind regards
Gathering Information About Children's Needs
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Re: Gathering Information About Children's Needs
Yes, you're on the right track! 
- observations
- talking with individual child
- conversations with parents
- parent input and feedback forms
- information on child enrolment forms
- talking to other educators
Hope this helps,
,
Lorina
- observations
- talking with individual child
- conversations with parents
- parent input and feedback forms
- information on child enrolment forms
- talking to other educators
Hope this helps,
,Lorina
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Re: Gathering Information About Children's Needs
thankyou Lorina 
