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In this assessment you will have the opportunities to provide evidence against the following criteria, indicate the page numbers where the evidence can be found.
Criteria reference
To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the student is able to:
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Evidence
P6
M4
Interpret longitudinal study , assessing, recording and planning for the child Evaluate the observational techniques used including the longitudinal method.
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The purpose of this assignment is to help students to understand the development of the child holistically and the recording process involved with observing a child over a longer period of time. This will incorporate all of the observation techniques that they will learn about throughout the duration of the course.
Scenario
You are employed as a Childcare practitioner at a private day nursery, you have worked there for 3 years and you are an established member of staff. You are currently based in the baby room (0-2 year olds) and youve worked with this age group for the past year but you have spent a year working in the Toddler room (2-3 year olds) and you have spent another year working in the Pre-school room (3-5 year olds). Isaiah/Kayla is a 6 month old little boy/girl (who you also babysit every month) has started at the nursery upon your recommendation. In order to record and monitor his/her development every week, the Head of Baby room has asked you to start an observational file. This observational file will last for the duration of time that he/she is at the nursery (he/she will be there for approximately 18 months) and it will also be shared with the babys parents. Your observations will also include any key developments that you see whilst you babysit Isiah/ Kayla every month Task 1 P6 Describe your own longitudinal study of a Kayla/Isaiah (Kayla/Isaiah will be the name of the REAL child that you can choose to base your study on) You are expected to study a child between the ages of 0-3 years old over a period of 6-18 months. You will be expected to visit at least once a month, carrying out observations on each visit. You need to write about: why you chose this child aspects of development you intend to observe initial information about the child how you will observe them- observational techniques you intend to use any ethical considerations observation comparisons limitations which may affect your observations and/or recordings measurements of the child including weight, height at different stages caring routines feeding play toys clothing areas of child development including physical, intellectual, emotional, social, language and communication. You will need to ensure/consider: confidentiality rights objectivity.
Task 2 M4 Interpret your longitudinal study, assessing, recording and planning for the Isaiah/Kayla . You will need to show that you have interpreted your observations during your study, for the purpose of assessment and recording. Include this evidence, along with any rough notes/interpretations, with your child study. Task 3 D2 Evaluate your longitudinal study, assessing, recording and planning for Isaiah/ Kayla. You will need to show that you have interpreted your observations during your study, for the purpose of assessment and recording. Include this evidence, along with any rough notes/interpretations, with your child study.
Sources of information
Observation resource pack (in your folders) Observations made by yourself of the child
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