Ann Boehm
Classroom Observer: Developing Observation Skills in Early Childhood Settings, 3rd Ed.
- ISBN 13:
- 9780807735701
- author:
- Ann Boehm
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Teachers College Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 192
- Genre:
- Education Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Systematic observation is essential for educators to evaluate the effectiveness of curricula and address individual students' needs. This third edition focuses on early childhood education, providing skills for making informed decisions based on objective observation data. The book covers key aspects of observation, including procedures for observing environmental factors, understanding cultural and linguistic characteristics, and the role of observation in assessment. It also explores forms of observation, reliability, sampling behavior, recording formats, summarizing outcomes, and validity. Real-life examples from early childhood settings are used to illustrate these concepts. Using clear language and a straightforward approach, the authors provide practical guidance for educators to develop their observation skills, making it easier to address the needs of individual students in diverse educational settings.