Deck 3: Learning To Document The Activity Of Children

Question 1

What does the word semantics refer to?

A) imaginative and descriptive words
B) the meaning of words
C) the syntax and grammar of sentences
D) words that mean something different than the intended meaning

Answer 1

B

Question 2

What does the term D.O.B.refer to?

A) date of birth
B) definitions of behaviour
C) descriptions of baseline
D) data on behaviour

Answer 2

A

Question 3

A sore throat,daydreaming,and loneliness are all examples of which of the following?

A) children not engaged
B) internal conditions
C) characteristics of a preschooler
D) behaviours typical of a school-age child

Answer 3

B

Question 4

What are adverbs?

A) words that describe an action
B) words that are added to verbs
C) words that describe a noun
D) words that describe names of things

Question 5

Why is the central tendency error considered a judgmental error?

Question 6

Summarize the importance of choosing clear and descriptive words and phrases when describing children's behaviour.

Question 7

Provide a definition of behaviour as well as three examples that illustrate what it means.

Question 8

What does pragmatics refer to?

A) defining the grammar of sentences
B) how words are used in a sentence
C) the use of language in a social context
D) words that have multiple meanings

Question 9

What are three fundamental pieces of information needed for each of your observations?

Question 10

Explain how learning about bias and judgmental errors contribute to observations of children that are inclusive and equitable.Use one concrete example to illustrate each of your main points.

Question 11

In watching a child sitting on a chair and staring across the playroom,what are you observing?

A) an internal condition
B) a set of behaviours
C) a characteristic of the child
D) nothing of importance to the learning of this child

Question 12

Other than logical error,list and briefly describe two other types of judgmental errors teachers make when rating children's behaviours.

Question 13

Write a definition of internal conditions and provide an example.

Question 14

Write a definition of characteristic and give an example.

Question 15

Which one of the two areas of development is most easily recorded: gross motor or cognitive? Briefly describe why.

Question 16

After Matthew had been enrolled in the child-care centre for three months,the educators conclude that he is a self-directed,easygoing child.The conclusion refers to which of the following?

A) the educator's first thoughts about him on his first day in the centre
B) the bias of the educator
C) Matthew's characteristics
D) Matthew's internal conditions and behaviours

Question 17

Briefly describe a type of bias called logical error.

Question 18

How does the process of observation change your communication style?

Question 19

Describe some of the guidelines necessary to consider when compiling documentation in an early childhood setting.

Question 20

Beside each of the words and phrases listed below,indicate whether it represents a behaviour (using the letter B); a characteristic (using,the letter C); or an internal condition (using the letters IC).
( )paints picture ( )winks ( )sore throat
( )messy ( )unhappy ( )easy-going

Question 21

How are interpretations different from observations? In your discussion,define what interpretations mean and their relevance to the observation process.

Question 22

Choose one of the following viewpoints,and explain why you agree or disagree with this statement.
(1)Rewriting your observations from your rough notes and adding descriptive words can change significantly what was actually observed.
(2)Identifying your own biases helps you record observations of children in a more fair and equitable manner.

Question 23

Describe with examples the difference between sharing and comparing your recorded observations of a child with your peers.

Question 24

Choose two of the observation guidelines and explain in detail and with at least one example why each of these guidelines assists teachers in recording objective observations.