Observe two young children aged 2-5 years old for 20-30 minutes each. Use the Lesson 4 Observation and Learning Story Template(opens in a new tab) to complete Parts I and II of the Signature Assignment.
Part I
Observe the children using the Part I Running Record and Frequency Count charts of the template to record the observation information. Complete the template in its entirely. Refer to “Documenting Children Types/Samples.”(opens in a new tab) (Review page 2 for an Anecdotal Record example. Review page 4 for a Running Record example. Review page 8 for a Checklist example.)
Part II
Based on your observation, write a learning story using Part II of the Observation and Learning Story Template. You may use “Waiting for Dad on this Side of the Border”(opens in a new tab) and “Under the Same Sun”(opens in a new tab) as examples to model as you write your learning story.
Your learning story will include the following components.
- Title
- Summary of the observation from the Running Record and Frequency Count charts.
- Analysis of the summary. In the analysis, include what was happening in the room during the observation.
- Based on the analysis, identify three discipline or guidance strategies the teacher could implement to support and enhance the child’s learning and / or social-emotional development. [Refer to Lesson 3.]
Review the Lesson 4 Signature Assignment Rubric(opens in a new tab) to view how your instructor will grade this assignment.
https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc/summer2021/learning-stories#Waiting%20for%20Dad%20on%20this%20Side%20of%20the%20Border
https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc/summer2021/learning-stories#Learning%20Story:%20Under%20the%20Same%20Sun
Escamilla, I. (2021). Learning stories: Observation, reflection, and narrative in early childhood education. Young Children, 76(2). Retrieved from: https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc/summer2021/learning-stories