Guest Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Hiya guys I am hoping that some of you great people will be able to help me? I have an essay question to answer: Observation is widely used as a method of assessing children's learning and development. What are the strengths and limitations of using observation as an assessment tool? All answers should refer to recent and relevant research and publications. I have my own knowledge on this as we all do this day in day out. But I am having trouble finding the relevant research to back everything up. I have looked in the guidance - it doesn't say a lot, also all of the books from uni, but I am confused as to what sort of research- should it be from the government or theorists. It's so bloomin hard and I feel I am getting nowhere really fast! Thanks Guys ( sorry - moan over) Nat74 x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upsy Daisy Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 There is a fab book called "Child Observation and Assessment" by Christine Hobart and Jill Frankel. They talk lots about things like avoiding bias if that would help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Aha Thanks Alisonp - you are a star! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Vicky Hutchins writes some good stuff too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Vicky Hutchins writes some good stuff too! Absolutely - can recommend her too! What about looking at the EYFS CDRom - there's usually some good research stuff on there. Maz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Thanks guys, you are superstars! x Nat74 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 (edited) Have you looked into Mosaic observation - frantically racking my brains to think what the two books are called - they are down the road. It's about observing children using different 'tools' such as asking them to photograph areas that are special to them, interviewing them, etc. It's really useful and I'll be back when I remember Spaces to play Alison Clarke and Peter Moss and 'More spaces to play' by same peeps Have sent you a private message which may help Edited May 10, 2009 by Cait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millhill Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 (edited) Have a look at this link. May save you some money on books. Has saved me loads throughout my BA!! http://books.google.co.uk/books?hl=en&...sa=N&tab=wp http://books.google.co.uk/books?um=1&l...nG=Search+Books Edited May 11, 2009 by millhill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Thanks Millhill will do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sAr5 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Hi I would look at Alison Clark's Mosaic approach because she observes using the children themselves. Disadvantages of observation could include making assumptions, not being objective. Look on the EYFS CD rom for links to theory. Hope that helps a bit Sally5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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