Observation, assessment and record keeping

What you'll learn

1. 1

   Observation is like being a detective in the classroom — you watch what happens and write it down.

2. 2

   What is the main job of an observation in education?

3. 3

   Let's do an observation together. Watch this short scene and write a note.

4. 4

   Now you try — observe this scene and pick the best observation note.

5. 5

   Which of these is a good observation note?

6. 6

   Assessment means looking at what you've observed and deciding what the child can do next.

7. 7

   What is the purpose of assessment after an observation?