TY  - BOOK
AU  - Sharman,Carole
AU  - Cross,Wendy
AU  - Vennis,Diana
TI  - Observing children and young people
SN  - 0826492738
AV  - BF722 .S47 2007
U1  - 155.40723 22
PY  - 2007///]
CY  - London, New York
PB  - Continuum
KW  - Child psychology
KW  - Research
KW  - Methodology
KW  - Observation (Psychology)
N1  - Previous ed.: published as Observing children. 2004; Includes bibliographical references (page 175) and index; 1; Why do observations? --; 2; A step-by-step guide to presenting an observation --; 3; Experimenting with observational techniques --; 4; Extending and utilizing your observations --; 5; Linking observations and assessments to the curriculum --; 6; Activities to assist curriculum planning in order to promote developmental progress --; 7; Developmental milestones from birth to 16
N2  - "Observation is an essential skill for all who work as carers and educators of children. It is the key to assess a child's stage of development, to assess their progress, to alert you to their needs, to plan for their teaching and to enjoy each child's unique qualities. This book has been written to guide you through the process and to become a skilled practitioner." "Now in its 4th edition, this is a well-established, user-friendly and invaluable guide to observation techniques for everyone working with children and young people, fully updated and with new material on observation of an extended age range, from 0 to 16 years." "It is essential reading for all CACHE, Edexcel, Open University and City & Guilds validated courses for a vast range of childcare practitioners who work in a variety of settings, including schools, nurseries, hospitals and homes. Contents will also appeal to teaching assistants, trainee and practising teachers, and those studying for foundation and undergraduate degrees in Childhood Studies."--BOOK JACKET
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