Holistic Development Observations
Child Observations
Physical Development
Cognitive Development
Language Development
Emotional Development
Social Development
Contents Observation No. 001 - Physical Development. 3 Evaluation 5 Recommendations: 5 Personal learning gained: 5 Observation No. 002 - Cognitive Development. 6 Evaluation 9 Recommendations: 9 Personal learning gained: 9 Observation No. 003 - Language Development. 10 Evaluation 12 Recommendations: 13 Personal learning gained: 13 Observation No. 004 - Emotional Development. 14 Evaluation 16 Recommendations: 16 Personal learning gained: 16 Observation No. 005 - Social Development. 17 Evaluation 20 Recommendations: 21 Personal learning gained: 21 Bibliography 22 Appendix (A) copy of permission letter 23
Date: 14 /01/2013 | Number of children present: 6 | Start time:11.00am | Finish time:11.45am | Number and role of adults present: * 1 student (Observer) * 2 members of staff | Permission sought from:Parent and Supervisor | Type of setting:The setting is a large Crèche in a large town. The centre caters for children from ages 6 months to 5 and has over forty children and a large female staff. There is only one male carer employed there at the time of writing. The Crèche is open from 8.00 to 6.00 Mon to Friday. | Immediate environment:The observation took place in the baby room; it is a bright room with large high windows. The room is split into two smaller rooms. One of the rooms is for sleeping and has 6 cots. The other room has a small area with play mats and cushions, a wooden rocking chair, a play area and a large selection of age appropriate toys. There are also a couple of walkers. | Brief description of child being observed: TC is a male child aged 12 months. He has been attending the Crèche since he was 6 months old. | Aim of observation:The aim of this observation is to assess the Physical development of TC | Rational:Observing children is important
Physical Development
Cognitive Development
Language Development
Emotional Development
Social Development
Contents Observation No. 001 - Physical Development. 3 Evaluation 5 Recommendations: 5 Personal learning gained: 5 Observation No. 002 - Cognitive Development. 6 Evaluation 9 Recommendations: 9 Personal learning gained: 9 Observation No. 003 - Language Development. 10 Evaluation 12 Recommendations: 13 Personal learning gained: 13 Observation No. 004 - Emotional Development. 14 Evaluation 16 Recommendations: 16 Personal learning gained: 16 Observation No. 005 - Social Development. 17 Evaluation 20 Recommendations: 21 Personal learning gained: 21 Bibliography 22 Appendix (A) copy of permission letter 23
Date: 14 /01/2013 | Number of children present: 6 | Start time:11.00am | Finish time:11.45am | Number and role of adults present: * 1 student (Observer) * 2 members of staff | Permission sought from:Parent and Supervisor | Type of setting:The setting is a large Crèche in a large town. The centre caters for children from ages 6 months to 5 and has over forty children and a large female staff. There is only one male carer employed there at the time of writing. The Crèche is open from 8.00 to 6.00 Mon to Friday. | Immediate environment:The observation took place in the baby room; it is a bright room with large high windows. The room is split into two smaller rooms. One of the rooms is for sleeping and has 6 cots. The other room has a small area with play mats and cushions, a wooden rocking chair, a play area and a large selection of age appropriate toys. There are also a couple of walkers. | Brief description of child being observed: TC is a male child aged 12 months. He has been attending the Crèche since he was 6 months old. | Aim of observation:The aim of this observation is to assess the Physical development of TC | Rational:Observing children is important
Bibliography: Flood, Eilis. 2010. Child Development for Students in Ireland. s.l. : Gill & Macmillin, 2010. Tassoni, Penny. 2002. Diploma Childcare and Education. s.l. : Heinemann, 2002. Appendix (A) copy of permission letter *****************Removed for publication****************