Internship Activity 3.01a Frequency Count Observation Collaborate with the cooperating teacher to find a purpose for collecting data for a frequency count observation. What behavior will be counted? Step 1: The Observation SETTING Record the following setting details: Date Time Early Childhood Education program Grade level/age of children Teacher name Purpose of observation: Summary of what the class is doing while you are present: Step 2: Record the specific purpose for collecting data for the frequency count behavior. (examplescounting positive teacher behaviors, observing a child for whining, hitting, off-task behavior, etc.) Step 3: Tally marks and notes Each time you see the behavior identified in step 2, place a tally mark in the space provided. Then write what you observed under the notes section. Step 4: Interpretation The purpose of interpretation is to find meaning in the data collected. In the space provided discuss the meaning of the data. 7111 Early Childhood Education I Internship Guide Summer 2008, Version 2 72
Internship Activity 3.01a Frequency Count Behavior to be counted: Tally Mark Record: Note for each tally mark: Interpretation/Conclusion: 7111 Early Childhood Education I Internship Guide Summer 2008, Version 2 73
Internship Activity 3.01a Rubric Frequency Count Criteria Point Values/Descriptors Points Earned Step 1 Setting details Some (fewer than 6) setting Most (6) setting Complete (7) setting Behavior to be observed Tally marks Notes Interpretation Overall neatness, complete sentences, correct spelling and grammar Behavior identified, why behavior was chosen is unclear. Behavior identified, explained why behavior was chosen Behavior identified, clearly explained why behavior was chosen. Not recorded. Recorded. 20 27 30 Notes not clearly Explains each tally connected to tally mark. marks. Interpretation is not clearly stated. Explains each tally mark with detail. 20 25 30 Interpretation relates to the tally marks. Interpretation relates to the tally mark, written very thoughtfully. More than 2 mistakes 1 to 2 mistakes No mistakes, evidence that this assignment was proofread Total Points Earned 7111 Early Childhood Education I Internship Guide Summer 2008, Version 2 74
Internship Activity 3.01b Written Picture Observation Observe a child for 10 minutes. Practice objective recording as you take notes of what you observe, focusing on the details of the child s physical appearance and movements. Include notes about even seemingly useless movements. Note any failed attempts or partial successes that you may see as the child moves and plays. Record this information on the chart below. Step 1: The Observation SETTING Record the following setting details: Date Time Early Childhood Education program Grade level/age of children Teacher name Purpose of observation: Summary of what the class is doing while you are present: Step 2: 10 minute OBJECTIVE anecdotal record focusing on the child s physical appearance and movements. 7111 Early Childhood Education I Internship Guide Summer 2008, Version 2 75
Internship Activity 3.01b Written Picture Observation Step 3: Review your description of the child s physical appearance and movements and then using language, compose a written picture of the child s physical appearance and movements. Include a comparison of the child s size, body build, facial features, and energy level with those of the other children in the class. Step 4: Write a conclusion statement about your child s physical appearance and movements. Consider his/her size and types of movements in relation to the other children. 7111 Early Childhood Education I Internship Guide Summer 2008, Version 2 76
Internship Activity 3.01b Rubric Written Picture Observation Criteria Point Values/Descriptors Points Earned Step 1 Setting details Some (fewer than 6) setting Most (6) setting Complete (7) setting Step 2 20 25 30 10 minutes anecdotal record written objectively Anecdotal record is not written objectively Anecdotal record is mostly written objectively Anecdotal record is written objectively. Step 3 child Step 4 Conclusion 20 25 30 child is mostly objective child is not objective Poor conclusion, somewhat related to the review of the child s physical appearance and movements child is objective 15 17 20 Good conclusion, related to the review of the child s physical appearance and movements Excellent conclusion, related to the review of the child s physical appearance and movements Overall neatness, complete sentences, correct spelling and grammar More than 2 mistakes 1 to 2 mistakes No mistakes, evidence that this assignment was proofread Total Points Earned 7111 Early Childhood Education I Internship Guide Summer 2008, Version 2 77