Question 1

Nonparticipant observation requires recording while having responsibility for the children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Students should seek permission before they record observations of children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What can be learned from watching children involved in spontaneous activity?

Accepted Answer

Spontaneous activity can tell adults muc

Question 4

The role of parents in observations should be

Accepted Answer

A)  to listen to what the educator says 
B)  to do what the observer says 
C)  to share observations and insights 
D)  to share methods of recording 
A)  to listen to what the educator says 
B)  to do what the observer says 
C)  to share observations and insights 
D)  to share methods of recording

Question 5

In what ways can observation be an important part of a child's assessment?

Accepted Answer

Naturalistic observations, which include

Question 6

Think of the last time you 'people watched'. What conclusions did you make about a person you watched? Were they true?

Accepted Answer

One conclusion that could be made is tha

Question 7

You are reviewing for your test and your study partner says "I just don't understand objectivity and subjectivity. It's so confusing". What would your answer be?

Accepted Answer

Early Childhood educators strive for obj

Question 8

Philosophy and pedagogy

Accepted Answer

A)  will create many problems for the observer 
B)  is supported by observations 
C)  is incompatible with observational assessment 
D)  determines whether observation is appropriate or not 
E)  undermine the practitioners role in observation 
A)  will create many problems for the observer 
B)  is supported by observations 
C)  is incompatible with observational assessment 
D)  determines whether observation is appropriate or not 
E)  undermine the practitioners role in observation

Question 9

Subjectivity is always undesirable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What are the advantages of naturalistic observation and authentic assessment?

Accepted Answer

Naturalistic observation allows us to se

Question 11

Permission to record observations

Accepted Answer

A)  is necessary only if you don't know the child 
B)  should always be written 
C)  is unnecessary in schools and child care centres 
D)  can be acceptable if given verbally 
A)  is necessary only if you don't know the child 
B)  should always be written 
C)  is unnecessary in schools and child care centres 
D)  can be acceptable if given verbally

Question 12

It is important to address personal biases when observing and recording observational information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Making eye contact with a child, while observing, can alter the data gathered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What are the ten core reasons for observing children?

Accepted Answer

The ten core reasons include: to be acti

Question 15

Why do educators think that observation is important?

Accepted Answer

Educators believe that they can make a d

Question 16

Confidentiality:

Accepted Answer

A)  ensures that only necessary and appropriate individuals receive observational data 
B)  trumps the law 
C)  is unnecessary when students conduct observations 
D)  may be difficult to ensure with photographs but is required. 
E)  is only required if you work in an early learning setting. 
A)  ensures that only necessary and appropriate individuals receive observational data 
B)  trumps the law 
C)  is unnecessary when students conduct observations 
D)  may be difficult to ensure with photographs but is required. 
E)  is only required if you work in an early learning setting.

Question 17

As a student observing children in a child care setting, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  gossip with your friends about what you see 
B)  only tell one close friend about the interesting things the children say 
C)  share what happens each day with a trusted family member 
D)  share information for the purpose of enhancing your learning 
A)  gossip with your friends about what you see 
B)  only tell one close friend about the interesting things the children say 
C)  share what happens each day with a trusted family member 
D)  share information for the purpose of enhancing your learning

Question 18

Group observations are essential when bullying is suspected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

All written records, such as observations, should be

Accepted Answer

A)  kept in a secure location (preferably locked) 
B)  kept in a tabbed binder (with one child's name on each tab) 
C)  photocopied in case the originals are lost 
D)  kept in different coloured file folders 
A)  kept in a secure location (preferably locked) 
B)  kept in a tabbed binder (with one child's name on each tab) 
C)  photocopied in case the originals are lost 
D)  kept in different coloured file folders

Question 20

Participant observation

Accepted Answer

A)  allows the children to participate in recording the behaviours while playing 
B)  allows the parents to participate in recording the behaviours while they are in the centre 
C)  allows the teacher to participate in recording the behaviours while remaining involved and responsible for the children 
D)  allows the parents to participate in the program while they stay at work 
A)  allows the children to participate in recording the behaviours while playing 
B)  allows the parents to participate in recording the behaviours while they are in the centre 
C)  allows the teacher to participate in recording the behaviours while remaining involved and responsible for the children 
D)  allows the parents to participate in the program while they stay at work

Nonparticipant observation requires recording while having responsibility for the children.

Students should seek permission before they record observations of children.

What can be learned from watching children involved in spontaneous activity?

The role of parents in observations should be

In what ways can observation be an important part of a child's assessment?

Think of the last time you 'people watched'. What conclusions did you make about a person you watched? Were they true?

You are reviewing for your test and your study partner says "I just don't understand objectivity and subjectivity. It's so confusing". What would your answer be?

Philosophy and pedagogy

Subjectivity is always undesirable.

What are the advantages of naturalistic observation and authentic assessment?

Permission to record observations

It is important to address personal biases when observing and recording observational information.

Making eye contact with a child, while observing, can alter the data gathered.

What are the ten core reasons for observing children?

Why do educators think that observation is important?

Confidentiality:

As a student observing children in a child care setting, you should

Group observations are essential when bullying is suspected.

All written records, such as observations, should be

Participant observation

Lenses and Filters

Observing Children Through the Lens of Early Childhood Development

Observing Children Through the Lens of Play

Narrative Observations

Methods of Observing and Recording

Observing and Evaluating Childrens Environments

Observations That Give Cause for Concern

Authentic Assessment and Portfolios

Documentation and Reflection

Analyzing Observations and Evidence and Responding to Findings

Filters

Exam 1: Observation: An Introduction

Nonparticipant observation requires recording while having responsibility for the children.

Students should seek permission before they record observations of children.

What can be learned from watching children involved in spontaneous activity?

The role of parents in observations should be

In what ways can observation be an important part of a child's assessment?

Think of the last time you 'people watched'. What conclusions did you make about a person you watched? Were they true?

You are reviewing for your test and your study partner says "I just don't understand objectivity and subjectivity. It's so confusing". What would your answer be?

Philosophy and pedagogy

Subjectivity is always undesirable.

What are the advantages of naturalistic observation and authentic assessment?

Permission to record observations

It is important to address personal biases when observing and recording observational information.

Making eye contact with a child, while observing, can alter the data gathered.

What are the ten core reasons for observing children?

Why do educators think that observation is important?

Confidentiality:

As a student observing children in a child care setting, you should

Group observations are essential when bullying is suspected.

All written records, such as observations, should be

Participant observation

Lenses and Filters

Observing Children Through the Lens of Early Childhood Development

Observing Children Through the Lens of Play

Narrative Observations

Methods of Observing and Recording

Observing and Evaluating Childrens Environments

Observations That Give Cause for Concern

Authentic Assessment and Portfolios

Documentation and Reflection

Analyzing Observations and Evidence and Responding to Findings

Filters