This essay is a reflection on my child observation that was conducted for four weeks based on eight month old Annabel. It will first define observation then go on to identify themes and child observation literature reflecting on my experiance.
The model used for my observation was the Tavistock, originally developed by Ester Bick (1964)(cited in Le Riche & Tanner, 2002) using a psychoanalytical ideologies from Klein and Bion. We were instructed to observe a child between 0-5 years of age for an hour without taking notes, directly after the observation was completed we would have to document it using a narrative style including my reflections over a period of six weeks (see appendix 2). Annabel attend privet nursery four times a week, and …show more content…
This would provide me with a chronological log of their development, abilities over a period of time. Initially I attempted to use my contacts to arrange this; however I was not successful and resorted to using a private nursery even though McMahon & Farnfield, (2004) believe that child observation more beneficial in a home setting. They also believed that setting up observations within a nursery environment proved more effective because they understand it purpose (ibid). To secure this placement I attended the nursery and discussed with the deputy manager my task and the time required. I was informed that I would need to provide a DBS and Appendix 1 before she can confirm the place. Further arrangements were made via email, clarifying dates and time (PCF 7) (BASW, …show more content…
Initially I was apprehensive about writing a narrative on the observation, and unsure of what to document differing between my interpretation and what was actually happening remaining non-judgmental and documenting facts. In order to accurately document it was necessary to recoded (using a Dictaphone) the observation verbally, to retain key points and event that occurred. From the of set I thought an hour was not a long period of time, however the more active the child became I was required to document more information (see appendix 2). This was reflected in the lengths of my observations as they grew longer and longer with each
The model used for my observation was the Tavistock, originally developed by Ester Bick (1964)(cited in Le Riche & Tanner, 2002) using a psychoanalytical ideologies from Klein and Bion. We were instructed to observe a child between 0-5 years of age for an hour without taking notes, directly after the observation was completed we would have to document it using a narrative style including my reflections over a period of six weeks (see appendix 2). Annabel attend privet nursery four times a week, and …show more content…
This would provide me with a chronological log of their development, abilities over a period of time. Initially I attempted to use my contacts to arrange this; however I was not successful and resorted to using a private nursery even though McMahon & Farnfield, (2004) believe that child observation more beneficial in a home setting. They also believed that setting up observations within a nursery environment proved more effective because they understand it purpose (ibid). To secure this placement I attended the nursery and discussed with the deputy manager my task and the time required. I was informed that I would need to provide a DBS and Appendix 1 before she can confirm the place. Further arrangements were made via email, clarifying dates and time (PCF 7) (BASW, …show more content…
Initially I was apprehensive about writing a narrative on the observation, and unsure of what to document differing between my interpretation and what was actually happening remaining non-judgmental and documenting facts. In order to accurately document it was necessary to recoded (using a Dictaphone) the observation verbally, to retain key points and event that occurred. From the of set I thought an hour was not a long period of time, however the more active the child became I was required to document more information (see appendix 2). This was reflected in the lengths of my observations as they grew longer and longer with each