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The emotional & social anecdotal record activity aligns with course objectives one, two, seven, eight, 10, and 13 and module level objectives two, three, four, and five. In this activity, learners will identify and document social and emotional skills in young children in an early care and education setting.
Assignment Instructions
Using the video below or if you have completed the appropriate paperwork to conduct observations in an early childhood classroom, observe two children and write an anecdotal record of the observation for one of the two children. Look for behavior that you believe is relevant to these domains (social & emotional).
The observation guidelines to be completed are listed below:
Use the social-emotional observation formDownload social-emotional observation form when completing the observation. Also, review the observation #1 Sample Download observation #1 Sampleto help with completing this activity.
Use the VA’s Early Learning & Development Standards Birth-Five Learning GuidelinesDownload VA’s Early Learning & Development Standards Birth-Five Learning Guidelines to help with including developmentally appropriate methods and equipment that can be used to support the child’s social-emotional development. Include a minimum of three methods and three equipment
Observation Block Building Towers
Direct Link: https://youtu.be/nIXbHFn6SfwLinks to an external site.
Duration: 6 minutes and 45 seconds
Formatting and Style Requirements
Assignment must include a cover page that list your name, date, course information (CHD165 – Observation and Participation in Early Childhood / Primary Settings), assignment information (Observation #1: Emotional & Social Anecdotal Record Activity), and instructor’s name (Dr. Daniel).
Assignment includes observation notes written objectively.
Assignment includes three teaching methods and three equipment pieces that are developmentally and age appropriate for young children participating in an early care and education setting.
Rubric
Observation Assignment #1: Emotional & Social Anecdotal Observation
Observation Assignment #1: Emotional & Social Anecdotal Observation
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssignment submitted on or before the due date.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLearner observed and documented social and emotional behavior and skills of one child.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLearner completed each section of the observation form.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLearner was able to interpret the findings observed in the child during the observation.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe conclusion illustrates learner’s ability to observed children, identify developments and skills, and interpret findings.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLearner included at least three developmentally appropriate methods and three developmentally appropriate equipment that can be used to support the child’s social-emotional development.
15 pts
Total Points: 100
