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8-1 (Using Time Samples) The child will let you know what they like
❖ Conducting a T.S. is efficient way or don’t like without having to say a word.
to document where each child in It’s pretty neat that we as observers can
class chooses to spend free time decode what aspect of a lesson/subject
when given the choice to. matter a child takes pleasure in.
❖ Your choices can be governed by:
➢ Pleasure, opportunity,
expecting similar results
with different activity,
boredom
❖ Time and attention are indicators of
the involvement of brain, body, and
spirit.
8-1a (Measuring Attention Span with Make sure the child is aged 3 or older!
Time Samples)
❖ By watching children as they Having different symbols makes it easier
choose and participate in activities, for the observer to record and understand
a wide spectrum of development later, but also for the reader to easily
and behavior can be assessed and identify as well.
evaluated
❖ T.S are suitable for ages 3 and up Although it can take a lot of time, it’s good
in group settings to know that the teacher does not have to
➢ Closed method be the one to do it. My mom always has
➢ Notation: different symbols parent volunteers in the classroom, so I
for different types of play wonder if she has ever had them help her
➢ Could also include a square in conducting a time sample observation
for measuring who was
involved in each project and
how long
➢ Time-consuming but a family
member or volunteer could
do it
➢ Child must have free choice Make sure the activity isn’t coerced!!
in order for it to be effective
❖ Recorder notes children in each
area and if adult is in the area
8-1b (Don’t Use Time Samples for Infants Child below the age of 3 can be too
and Young Toddlers) distracted by other things around them,
❖ Infants and young toddlers are still making this observation unethical and
in sensorimotor stage inappropriate.
➢ Dictated by sensory stimuli
➢ Better to use A.R or R.R.
8-1d (How to Find the Time) Again, a volunteer could help you out and
❖ Time-consuming but a family would be more than willing to. If it is a
member or volunteer could do it! parent volunteer, maybe advise them to
❖ Timer is useful, handheld computer not observe their own child, as their bias
❖ Store data in Portfolio could skew results.
❖ Comparisons can be used to
measure progress and help make
plans for each child if need be
8-2a (It Begins with the Brain) Everyone is different. We all learn, walk,
❖ Each brain is as unique as faces, no and even talk differently. As teachers and
one is identical observers, we need to remember this.
➢ Architecture of brain is
formed in the first 3 years
❖ As sensory information is received
from experiences, more and more
synapses form, and in turn make
the connections
➢ Sensitive periods: neurons
are exceptionally receptive
and require certain
experiences to develop
■ Occur at different
ages for different
parts of the brain
8-2e (Positive Approaches to Learning) Every child wants to learn. If a child is
❖ We have an innate, inborn drive to expressing a desire not to, they may be
learn dealing with previously poor academic
➢ Family can aid in this; experiences.
quality of this can have
impact At school, they should have the ability to
➢ School; goal is to help explore all areas on interest and not be
children develop dispositions shamed into not learning.
for learning, foster curiosity
to finding things out and
making sense of the world
■ Traits that support
learning such as
curiosity, persisting,
questioning
■ Teachers are role
models. Children are
always observing.
➢ Enthusiasm and
encouragement
8-6a (Observing Attention Span in Infants They are just learning the world around
and Toddlers) them and by scaffolding and supporting
❖ Everything is new to them and will them, we are opening up a world of
demand their attention and focus possibilities
❖ Observe the children observing
❖ Support and imitate behavior
8-6c (Cultural Differences in Approaches A child’s background can affect the way in
to Learning) which they learn both positively and
❖ Within the same ethnic negatively. Important as teachers and
culture/group, there can be observers to be aware of this
different approaches to learning
❖ Concept of play is common thread
❖ Amount of stimulation in a
classroom is affected by culture
➢ If child comes from strict
environment, environment
with lots of materials may be
overwhelming
➢ Adults need to consider
environment
TIME SAMPLE
Class: __________________ Date: _____________ Recorder: __________________
Times (@ 5 min intervals)
Activity/
Area