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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Child Observation Form - Devereux in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering the date at the top of the form. This helps in tracking observations over time.
  3. Fill in your name as the observer. This section is crucial for accountability and reference.
  4. Next, input the child's name and age. This information is essential for contextualizing your observations.
  5. Record the time of observation. Accurate timing can provide insights into specific behaviors during different activities.
  6. List any other children and adults present during the observation. This context can be important for understanding interactions.
  7. Describe the setting where the observation takes place. Note details that may influence behavior, such as location and environment.
  8. Finally, document what you see and hear regarding both the child and adults involved. Be as detailed as possible to capture meaningful insights.

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What can Educators look for briefly when documenting an observation? Strengths Interests Needs Changes in routine Developmental Milestones Interactions with educators, other children and adults. Reactions Emotions Gestures and different movements to the usual.
For example, educators can record a note when observing a child sharing toys during playtime, detailing the interaction and the childs expressions or language used. This real-time snapshot can help educators understand social development and peer interactions.
Objective, factual written observations include the following: Descriptions of actions. Descriptions of childrens vocalizations. Direct quotes of childrens language. Descriptions of facial expressions and gestures. Descriptions of creations (e.g., stacked blocks, scribble drawings, finger-painted pictures)
Focus on the length of time that the child was engaged in the activity. Write exactly what they were doing, with details about resources and words they used. Ask yourself, what does that mean for the childs learning?
As an important component of the overall program, the DECA is a nationally standardized assessment tool that helps teachers understand how students are progressing with respect to three, key social and emotional skills: Developing healthy relationships. Learning to regulate emotions. Showing initiative.

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Whereas the DECA is designed to be used with all children to promote healthy social and emotional growth, the primary purpose of the DECA-C is to support early intervention efforts to reduce or eliminate docHub emotional and behavioral concerns in preschool children.

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