Transforming Lives Through Learning: Professional Knowledge Refresh
Revisit core features of successful observation practice in this educational resource. Reflect on research and practice, pause for self-reflection, and consider opportunities for improvement. Document provides insights and guidance on observation cycle, including notable observations of Caleb's play development and recommendations for further observations. Evaluate your early learning and childcare practices using "How Good Is Our Early Learning and Childcare" framework. Enhance your educational approach and support children's growth and development through active engagement with the presented materials.
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Document title Transforming lives through learning
Professional Knowledge Refresh Professional Learning Resource part 1 Document title Transforming lives through learning
Introduction The purpose of this presentation is to revisit the core features of successful observation practice. Throughout the presentation, reflections on research and practice will be offered. There will be opportunities offered throughout for you to pause and reflect on your own practice and to invite you to consider whether there is scope for improvement. There is no right or wring way to use this resource. It can be used by individuals and teams. It can be used from beginning to end in one session or it can be used in several sections over time. Document title Transforming lives through learning
Observation Cycle Describe what is noteworthy Observation Improve Analyse Document title Transforming lives through learning
Observation Cycle What did I notice? (see/hear) Describe what is noteworthy Caleb for the first time (unprompted) joined two others in the house and took part in the scenario that was underway. He took on the role of dad and pretended to serve tea and cakes alongside his friend. Caleb asked his friend, can you make more tea, please? His friend responded by filling-up the teapot with water. Observation Improve Analyse Document title Transforming lives through learning
Observation Cycle What did I notice? (see/hear) Describe what is noteworthy Caleb has made a transition in his play from playing alongside to playing with. Caleb has begun to recognise that other children have the same interests as he does and he is beginning to enjoy their company. What does this tell me/what does this mean? (see/hear) Observation Improve Analyse Document title Transforming lives through learning
Observation Cycle What did I notice? (see/hear) Describe what is noteworthy What will I do now? What does this tell me/what does this mean? (see/hear) Observation Gather more observations of Caleb to confirm his security in playing with peers. Invite Caleb to choose a friend for table top games. Improve Analyse Document title Transforming lives through learning
Using How Good Is Our Early Learning and Childcare to evaluate How am I doing? Ask yourself How do I know? What am I going to do now? Document title Transforming lives through learning
Using How Good Is Our Early Learning and Childcare to evaluate What broad aspect am I trying to improve? Ask yourself Within that aspect, what specifically do I want to change? Which QI(s) can I use to help me? Document title Transforming lives through learning
Using How Good Is Our Early Learning and Childcare to evaluate What broad aspect am I trying to improve? Assessment Within that aspect, what specifically do I want to change? Observation Which QI(s) can I use to help me? 2.3 Learning, Teaching and Assessment Document title Transforming lives through learning
Using the quality indicators drilling down 2.3 Learning, Teaching and Assessment Challenge questions Themes Features Example High quality observations take place naturally during everyday activities and interactions. Quality of interactions Example To what extent do our learning environments support different types of play? Effective use of assessment Document title Transforming lives through learning
Document title Transforming lives through learning
