Help, I'm panicking!! : first assessment on unit 301 - Silkysteps early years forum

#1 02-18-2008, 01:04 PM

My tutor is coming to nursery tomorrow to observe me, for the first time. The observations are to cover 301, developing and promoting relationships. Thought I had the ideal activity planned, but I was just wondering what other people had planned for theirs. Any help or suggestions would be gratefully recieved...I'm so nervous

Ruthierhyme · #2 02-18-2008, 02:55 PM

No advice sorry .. big hugs, I'm sure everything will be great

#3 02-18-2008, 06:25 PM

hi ladybird,

i too was very nervous of my first observation but i'm sure you'll be fine.
all i can say is that alot of my p.c's were covered more by what i said than the activity i was doing. encourage all children to participate, encourage good listening/looking and positive behaviour, praise efforts regardless of end result,allow each child to have a turn, use appropriate language according to age, encourage putting hands up not shouting out, encourage children to ask questions or say if they don't understand, show that you yourself are listening to each child and don't dismiss their ideas,ask open ended questions that allow children to make suggestions, check each childs work if in a group, to adapt your behaviour you may need to use a clear firm voice when discipline is necessary. repeat back to a child what they have said to show you understand them, confirm tasks with teacher, be confident!!!!

good luck x

Buzzybees · #4 02-18-2008, 06:59 PM

agree with above! I've just had a 3 hour ob done, I am so tired now but had loads covered:reading:

#5 02-18-2008, 07:34 PM

Thank you all, for your advice and hugs! I feel sooooo much better just reading your messages - I actually am looking forward to it now! I'll let you know how I get on

Buzzybees · #6 02-19-2008, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ladybird

Thank you all, for your advice and hugs! I feel sooooo much better just reading your messages - I actually am looking forward to it now! I'll let you know how I get on

how did it go? not as bad you you first thought I hope

#7 02-19-2008, 09:10 PM

Hi ladybird, one piece of advice for you...relax, be yourself, and try to forget your assessor isnt there..She isnt trying to catch you out just watching you interact with the children and you colleagues,

#8 02-21-2008, 11:10 AM

It's all over .. and my tutor said it was an excellent first assessment! So a big thank you again. Your comments really helped me, and I really did forget she was there and actually enjoyed it. My babies were wonderful too, and other members of staff dropped into the baby room so I could interact with them. I won't see her again now until 9th April, so I have 3 units to do this time. 314, 312 and 307 - all optional, though my tutor picked them for me. My next assesment will be on 314, but I've had one now so at least I know what to expect x

#9 02-21-2008, 07:18 PM

hi ladybird,
well done on your observation. now the first one is over the rest will be a breeze!!!

Buzzybees · #10 03-02-2008, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ladybird

It's all over .. and my tutor said it was an excellent first assessment! So a big thank you again. Your comments really helped me, and I really did forget she was there and actually enjoyed it. My babies were wonderful too, and other members of staff dropped into the baby room so I could interact with them. I won't see her again now until 9th April, so I have 3 units to do this time. 314, 312 and 307 - all optional, though my tutor picked them for me. My next assesment will be on 314, but I've had one now so at least I know what to expect x

314 is a lovely unit, you'll enjoy this one