CHCPR303D - checklist observation

[gummybear]

Hi
i need to design a checlist for an observation for age group of 3 - 4 year olds. I am just a little overwhelmed on where to start. I need to include language development, social development, physical development, emotional development, creative development and cognitive. It sounds really big, i have look around in the resources and I can't seem to find anything to start with, expecially at this age group.
the ideas that i have started with are:
Social
does child interact with other children
does child share
language:
put a sentence together
Physical
Can peddle on the bike
throw a ball
catch a ball
emotional
starting to understand emotions, eg walking away when upset
Creative:
making and molding playdough
painting and brush stroking
Cognitive:
can solve age appropriate puzzles
I'm just a little confused and I think i just need a bit of guidness if i am on the right track. Please any feedback is really appreciated. thanks

[janAiken]

Hi i have a book called " Observing a development of young children"the textbook focuses on observation of the six major aspects of child development.I need to get back to you shortly with my sample checklist

[gummybear]

thank you all help is much appreciated!!

[Lorina]

Hey Gummybear,

Just looked at your topic... do you still need a checklist? Let me know and I can attach one for you...

Cheers ,
L.A

[bec]

i need help with a checklist with my assignment what does a checklist look like how do i do one im lost

[Lorina]

Hi Bec,

Basically a checklist is divided up into each of the developmental domains and has milestones that child will achieve during each specific age. When using a checklist it's pretty simple, all you do is observe each child and tick off the milestones that the child has achieved for their age. The checklist is not as commonly used since the EYLF has recently been implemented...there are often debates if using a checklist is an appropriate way of observing children... Anyways I've attached a checklist one below...

[attachment=0]developmental_checklist.pdf[/attachment]
Cheers ,
L.A

[kazalex]

hi, i have to do child observations and was wondering if anyone has a template i can print out.

its for out of hours school care.

thanks heaps

[kazalex]

anyone please?need asap,

a observation template for out of hours school age kids?

thanks heaps

[Lorina]

Hi Kazalex,

Is this for the same assignment question? Are you looking for a developmental checklist for school age children or a observation template (such as running record, anecdotal, time sample etc).

Cheers ,
L.A

[kazalex]

i am looking for an observation template with running record etc.thanks for any help,karen

[Lorina]

Hi Karen,

I've attached a document with different methods of observation styles.

[attachment=0]obs_samples_1.docx[/attachment]
Hope This Helps,

Cheers ,
L.A

[kazalex]

thanks a lot for your help,that's exactly what i need,thanks,karen

[Ash]

Hi, i'm new to Aussie Childcare Network, not sure how to use it. But i am also after a checklist for OSHC, more so on development or behaviour. Do you have any useful websites? I cant get one anywhere?
Cheers

[NOOSHC]

Hi Ash
I would alos be interested in checklist for OOSH - Anyone!!

[mandy88]

So would I! Thanks!

[linsaa fdc]

The Developmental Checklist is fantastic.
Thank you
Linsaa