Child Observation for Learning and Research
- Rouledge, 2013
- 204
This book provides a thorough grounding in the methodology, practice and interpretation of observing children. Preface, Acknowledgements, Thinking About the Planning for Child Observation, Observation and Learning, Child Observation and Historical Perspectives, Methods of Observation, Planning for Child Observation, Ethical Implications of Child Observation, Finding the Role of the Observer, Participant and Non-Participant Observation, Conducting and Interpreting Child Observation, Conducting and Recording Narrative Observations, Observation and the Reflective Process, Analysis of Observation Records, Interpretation of Child Observation, Observation - A Research Tool, Writing on Child Observations, Observation in Childcare and Education, Conclusion: The Power of Observation, References, Appendices, Index.