Purpose of observation

Developmental assessment of Young children 4 (1+3)
Lesson 7:Tools & Techniques of Assessment

Purpose of observation

To Understand children’s behavior

To evaluate children’s Development

  • According to child development specialists the most accurate way to learn about children is to observe them in daily activities.
  • Children cannot explain themselves sufficiently through language evidence of way they behave as they do is obtained through on the spot recording of their actions.
  • The major purpose of observing children is to evaluate their development.
  • The observer’s purpose is to determine the child’s progress in physical, cognitive, social or emotional development.
  • Observation of development makes it easier to
  • Understand sequence of development
  • Helps teachers of young children
    1. To be aware of individual growth
    2. Aids children who have delays in specific areas of development.

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