Program and Practice

Observation in Action: Essentials for Early Childhood Educators

  • NQS Areas
  • 1
    Area 1Educational Program Practice

Are you new to conducting observations?

This session is designed to build educators’ confidence and understanding through practical guidance on observation methods, while exploring how to recognise and document meaningful moments in children’s play, learning, and development.

Overview

What you'll learn

For many educators, especially those beginning their journey in the sector, observing and documenting children’s learning can feel overwhelming. Knowing what to notice, how to record it meaningfully, and how observations connect to children’s learning and development can take time and practice.

This session will build foundational knowledge around the why, what and how of observations in early childhood settings. We will explore different documentation methods, and build your understanding of how to identify the ‘aha’ moments, children’s skills, milestones and progression.

Highlights

Participants will:

  • Explore why children’s learning and development is observed
  • Explore what observations are within the early years’ context
  • Explore how you can observe and document children's learning, using research, theory and guiding documents

Engaging facilitator and practical advice, will be easy to apply in our service.

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