Posted: March 16th, 2023
Critical Thinking Assignment: Observation (25 points)
Read Lesson 1 and watch the videos in the lesson before beginning this assignment. The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate naturalistic observation skills and techniques. Researchers and professionals use naturalistic observation in their work with children. For further information on this check out Section 3: Human Relations of the American Psychological Association Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct.
Instructions:
Conduct a 15- to 20-minute observation of your own child or the child of a relative or friend. The observation will be confidential, so do not use real names. Remember to objectively describe only what you see and hear. Do not include your personal opinions, feelings, or items you do not hear and see during the observation. Use this Lesson 1 Assignment Template
1.CFS176 Lesson 1 Assignment Template
Observation: Fill in the following information. Save this document and submit it to your instructor using the assignment link in Lesson 1.
Date:
Time Began:
Time Ended:
Location/Place/Setting:
Child’s Age or Approximate Age:
Observe and objectively record these elements:
2. to record your observation.
At the end of your observation notes, write an additional two paragraphs that answers the following questions:
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Works Cited
Cook, Joan Littlefield and Greg Cook. The World of Children. Pearson, 2014.
CFS176 Lesson 1 Assignment Template
Observation: Fill in the following information. Save this document and submit it to your instructor using the assignment link in Lesson 1.
Date:
Time Began:
Time Ended:
Location/Place/Setting:
Child’s Age or Approximate Age:
Observe and objectively record these elements:
1. The child’s physical movements and behaviors
2. What the child says or how the child communicates
3. The child’s facial and emotional expressions
4. The child’s interactions with other children or people
5. What the child plays with, how the child plays with it, and the child’s activities
SOLUTION
From a research perspective, I believe that I was able to remain objective during the observation. I focused on describing only what I saw and heard, without including my personal opinions or feelings. However, it is possible that my observations may have reflected some bias, as I am familiar with the child and may have some preconceived notions about their behavior.
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