help !

[Mockingbird]

Hi, am hoping someone might steer me in the right direction... i should know this but i think my brain is frazzled :-(

Q. Why do you need to watch children carefully when you are observing them ?

the learning outcome is... Know the purpose of observing a child's behaviour.

I then have to give 2 examples of ways in which a child may behave in an unexpected way and why they do this..... Help please....

Thankyou

[Mockingbird]

ok.. so far i have : You need to watch children carefully when you are observing them, so that you can determine what stage they are at in their learning and development and what is 'usual' behaviour for them.
It helps you to notice any unusual behaviour in the child that you might need to act on as there could be an underlying issue causing it, in which case, the child may need extra support and help.

Does this sound ok ?

[Mockingbird]

ok, i also have : Watching children carefully while you are observing them enables you to interact with them in a more positive way and enables you to plan for for their next steps.

[Ruthierhyme]

Hi, would the observing children publication from Wales foundation phase help?

xx

[Mockingbird]

That helped loads... thankyou :-)