Early Education
Documenting and Recording Children's Learning in Early Years Settings
Observation is about watching and listening to children’s expressions, actions and behaviours. It requires a sensitive and respectful approach to each child’s activity. More importantly, it requires an attitude of openness, with little expectation of what you might observe about the child. The purpose of observation is also to build the relationship through developing and retaining the practitioner’s interest in the child and to reflect on and refine their approach’. (Manning-Morton & Marlen, 2020).
Who can do this Course?
Early Years Managers and Educators.
Course Content
- Understanding Observation Techniques: Educate participants on different observation methods and techniques used to document children's learning effectively.
- Effective Documentation Practices: Share best practices for documenting observations, including what to note, how to record findings and the importance of accuracy and objectivity.
- Interpreting Observations: Help participants interpret observations to understand children's development, learning styles and individual strengths and challenges.
- Using Documentation for Planning: Discuss how to use documented observations to inform lesson planning, individualize learning experiences and support children's progress.
- Communication with Families: Highlight the importance of sharing observation-based insights with families to foster a collaborative approach in supporting children's learning and development.
- Reflection and Continuous Improvement: Encourage participants to reflect on their observation practices, seek feedback, and continuously improve their documentation skills to better support children's learning journeys.
Certification
Certificate of Attendance.
Tutor
Nicola Erasmus originally hails from South Africa and moved to Ireland 22 years ago. Nicola owns and manages Inspire Child Development Centre - an early intervention pre-school in Naas, County Kildare, alongside a Paediatric Occupational Therapy Service. Nicola has worked in the early years sector, both community and private, including having had her own early years service for 6 years. Nicola has expertise in all facets of early years, from HR to Management, Child Behaviour, Autism, Sensory Processing, Compliance and Quality. Nicola thoroughly enjoys sharing and discussing all aspects of early years with other practitioners through this training platform with Canavan Byrne.
Documenting and Recording Children's Learning in Early Years Settings
Observation in the early years is an important area of assessment. However, it can be a daunting task for many educators as there is no fixed method for performing observations. This webinar will guide educators through different observation techniques, help them interpret observations to understand children’s development and how to use these for future planning.
DATE
18 Aug 2025
AVAILABLE SEATS
49
Course Dates and Times
7.00 PM to 9.00 PM
LOCATION
Online
CERTIFICATION
Certificate of Attendance.
PRICE
€ 20.00
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