1.2: Different observation methods
Running records (or Descriptive Narrative Record)- A detailed account of behavior recorded in a persistent manner as it happens; Not restricted to a specific incident like it would in an anecdotal record; The observer records everything seen or maybe even heard.
Anecdotal records A brief narrative account describing an incident of a child's behavior that is of interest to the observer. Anecdotes describe what happened how it happened when where what was said and done These are very brief describe one incident they are progressing, collected over …show more content…
Praising effort can encourage your child to try hard in the future. But you can also use encouragement before and during an activity to help the child do the activity or behaviour. For example, ‘Show me how well you can put your toys away’ or ‘I know you’re nervous about the test, but I’m sure you’ve studied hard. No matter what , you’ve done your best’.
Some children, especially those who are less confident, need more encouragement than others.
Rewards
A reward is a result of good behaviour. It’s a way of saying ‘well done’ after the child has behaved well or done something good. It could be a treat or an extra privilege. Rewards can make your praise and encouragement more effective in encouraging good behaviour. Most behaviour is influenced by the consequences that follow it, so when you reward your child’s behaviour, the behaviour is more likely to happen again in the
Running records (or Descriptive Narrative Record)- A detailed account of behavior recorded in a persistent manner as it happens; Not restricted to a specific incident like it would in an anecdotal record; The observer records everything seen or maybe even heard.
Anecdotal records A brief narrative account describing an incident of a child's behavior that is of interest to the observer. Anecdotes describe what happened how it happened when where what was said and done These are very brief describe one incident they are progressing, collected over …show more content…
Praising effort can encourage your child to try hard in the future. But you can also use encouragement before and during an activity to help the child do the activity or behaviour. For example, ‘Show me how well you can put your toys away’ or ‘I know you’re nervous about the test, but I’m sure you’ve studied hard. No matter what , you’ve done your best’.
Some children, especially those who are less confident, need more encouragement than others.
Rewards
A reward is a result of good behaviour. It’s a way of saying ‘well done’ after the child has behaved well or done something good. It could be a treat or an extra privilege. Rewards can make your praise and encouragement more effective in encouraging good behaviour. Most behaviour is influenced by the consequences that follow it, so when you reward your child’s behaviour, the behaviour is more likely to happen again in the