Observations should be long enough to capture the beginning, middle, and end of what you are interested in observing. Participants’ behaviors may change during the entire time frame.

Observations are conducted to view and hear actual program activities. The purpose of conducting observations is to describe the program thoroughly and carefully, and in sufficient …

Each of these documents provide valuable and supportive information as educators and evaluators define teaching and learning in varied models and seek to leverage that …

Rich and effective observations are built on careful attention to both the practical skills involved in recording and the skills of critical self-reflection. Developing the practical recording skills of …

As an intentional teacher, you will want to plan systematic observations so that you can document each child’s unique qualities, interests, developmental strengths and needs, as well as uncover …

As observations are made, they are recorded on a Post-it Note, or sticky note, and placed on a clipboard. At the end of the day, the notes are transferred to the child’s form and are placed in …

However, all five of our senses can be used to make observations: sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell. A good scientist is observant and notices things in the world. She or he notices what’s …