Observe children and interpret observations

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CHCPR614D, 'Observe children and interpret observations'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Observe children and interpret observations' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Monitor children's developmental progress

1.1 Gather and record information about children's developmental progress

1.2 Follow up with appropriate persons/services, any concerns regarding a child's development

1.3 Communicate information to parents clearly and sensitively

1.4 Use identified strengths to guide program strategies to foster development

1.5 Identify degree of inclusiveness in children's interactions and language and develop strategies as required

1.6 Observe level of problem solving and conflict resolution skills and develop strategies as needed

2. Gather information about the child's views and perspectives

2.1 Investigate child's views of the social world and relationships by observing their interactions and reflecting on their communication

2.2 Identify child's thinking style

2.3 Identify child's current and emerging interests

2.4 Identify child's strengths, talents and potential

3. Demonstrate quality observation practices to other workers

3.1 Ensure own observations of children are significant, valid and concise

3.2 Demonstrate clear links between evidence from observations and interpretation of behaviour, needs and interests

3.3 Ensure intensity/detail of observations is appropriate to purpose and context

3.4 Ensure interpretations of observations demonstrate inclusive principles and understanding

4. Use information from observations to guide others

4.1 Provide information to broaden the other's understanding of the child

4.2 Communicate information to others to improve their interaction with a child

4.3 Provide information to others to improve program planning and evaluation

4.4 Discuss programs and children's needs based on the information gained

4.5 Work with others to design and develop systematic ways of observing children that ensure inclusion of all children


Qualifications and Skillsets

CHCPR614D appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC50908 - Diploma of Children's Services (Early childhood education and care)