Learning Through Child Observation - Mary Fawcett

Learning Through Child Observation

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Buch | Softcover
128 Seiten
1996
Jessica Kingsley Publishers (Verlag)
978-1-85302-288-3 (ISBN)
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This volume begins by exploring the complexity of provision for children and families. Further chapters highlight such issues as: the need to view the diversity of professional viewpoints in a positive way; and the strengths and weaknesses of a range of observational techniques.
Learning Through Child Observation is a handbook designed for anyone working or preparing to work with young children and their families in any kind of setting, whether in education/care, social work or health, in both the independent and public sectors.

Focusing on the professional's need to recognise fully the child's developmental and emotional state when they intervene, this accessible text helps students acquire and improve the skills needed both in the collection of evidence through observation and in the use of that material. Throughout the book two principles are emphasised: the need to see children `holistically' and as unique individuals; and to understand them in their wider context of family, community and culture. An introductory chapter explores the complexity of provision for children and families, and further chapters highlight such issues as:

the value of observation

the evolving theories of child development

the practical aspects and methods of observational study

the analysis of observation sessions and explorations of themes

the uses of observation in asessment

the planning of course programmes

Mary Fawcett is Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Bristol. She was formerly an Early Years Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of East Anglia, and is a founder member of STAR (Support and Training Against Racism for Under Fives' Workers and Parents).

Introduction. 1. Why Observation Matters. 2. Changing Views of Child Observation. Historical Perspectives. Contemporary Views of Child Development. The Observer's Views of Children and Development. 3. Pre-school Settings: The Context for Observation. Introduction. Local Authority Day Nurseries. Family Centres. Nursery Schools and Classes. Independent Private Schools. Playgroups. Parent and Toddler Groups. Childminders. Private Nurseries. Pre-school in Sweden: A Comparative Note. 4. Observational Methods and Practice. Setting Up an Observation: Recording Methods. Setting Up an Observation: Contacting a Pre-school Group and Selecting a Child. Carrying out an observation. Observation in a Home Setting. Conclusion of a Series of Observational Visits. Evaluation of Observational Visits. 5. Child Observations: Exploring Themes. Underlying Principles of Development. A Holistic View of the Developing Child. Themes Concerning Development. A Sample of Other Themes. 6. Observation as a Tool for Assessment. Interprofessional Perspectives. . Teaching and Child Observation. Learning objectives. Teaching observation skills. Possible models for child observation on social work course programmes.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 1.1.1996
Verlagsort London
Sprache englisch
Maße 152 x 229 mm
Themenwelt Geisteswissenschaften Psychologie Entwicklungspsychologie
Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Sozialpädagogik
Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie
ISBN-10 1-85302-288-8 / 1853022888
ISBN-13 978-1-85302-288-3 / 9781853022883
Zustand Neuware
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