Activity 4 Devising an observation record. Draw up a recording sheet with appropriate headings for these observations. Think why each heading in the chart is important. Each of us tends to see what we want to see. It can be very helpful to have another colleague observe the child as you work but frequently time will not permit.
Video can be misleading especially if just a short clip taken out of context.
It is easy to read things into video recordings especially if you were not present at the time Always check against your own knowledge of the child. Cheryl has very little vision. Read through the following questions before you watch the video. You may wish to watch parts of it again. Describe how the two girls explore their environment.