Unit 7: Observing and Recording Children's Behavior

CDA Unit 7: Observing and Recording Children's Behavior

In this course, we delve into the intricate dynamics that shape a child’s learning experience. We explore strategies for defining and effectively responding to inappropriate behavior within the classroom setting. Recognizing and accommodating varied temperaments is essential, as is understanding and addressing challenging behavior. The course provides a thorough overview of various assessment and observation instruments, complemented by strategies for accurately chronicling the growth and educational progress of young learners. Join us in this transformative learning experience, where you’ll acquire practical tools to support children’s development and create a positive impact in their educational journey. (15 hours)
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Course curriculum

1. Unit 7
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2. CDA Credential and Building Your Professional Portfolio
3. Course Description
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4. Technical Requirements
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5. Getting in Touch with Us
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6. Course Facilitators
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7. How to use this course
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8. Required Assignments
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1. Pre-Assessment Survey
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1. The Role of Classroom Environment
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2. The Social Environment in a Classroom
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3. Temporal Environment
4. Managing Transitions in the Classroom
5. Acknowledging Appropriate Behavior
6. Setting Rules and Expectations
7. Defining and Responding to Inappropriate Behavior
8. Establishing Preschool Classroom Rules
9. Resources for Educators
10. Chapter 1 Review Questions
11. Chapter 1 Discussion
1. A Proactive Approach to Behaviors
2. Family Involvement
3. Family Experiences and the Impact on Behavior
4. Supporting Major Transitions
5. Preventing and Reducing Stress
6. Knowing and Accommodating Temperaments
7. Planning Physical Activities on Cold Days
8. Resources for Educators
9. Chapter 2 Review Questions
10. Chapter 2 Open-Ended Question
1. Co-Regulation and Self-Regulation
2. Co-Regulation in Early Childhood
3. Labelling Children’s Emotions
4. Assisting Children in Overwhelming Situations
5. Transitioning After Calming Down
6. Self-Regulation
7. Help Children Develop Self-Regulation
8. Self-Regulation Strategies for Young Children
9. Chapter 3 Review Questions
10. Chapter 3 Open-Ended Question
1. Positive Guidance
2. Punishment versus Positive Guidance
3. Positive Guidance Techniques
4. Consider the Reason for a Child’s Behavior
5. Teachable Moments
6. Resources for Educators
7. Chapter 4 Review Questions
8. Chapter 4 Open-Ended Questions
1. Supporting Children with Neurodiversity
2. Neurodiversity-Inclusive Guidance
3. Strategies for Supporting Neurodiverse Children
4. Resources for Educators
5. Chapter 5 Review Questions
6. Chapter 5 Open-Ended Questions
1. Culturally Responsive Child Guidance
2. Culturally Responsive Teaching
3. Resources for Educators
4. Chapter 6 Review Questions
5. Chapter 6 Open-Ended Question
1. Individualizing Positive Guidance
2. Guiding Children
3. Adapting to Individual Children
4. Resources for Educators
5. Chapter 7 Review Questions
6. Chapter 7 Discussion
1. Conflict Resolution
2. Resolution Skills
3. Guiding Children Towards Conflict Resolution
4. Resources for Educators
5. Chapter 8 Review Questions
6. Chapter 8 Open-Ended Questions
1. Understanding and Addressing Challenging Behavior
2. Handling Challenging Behaviors with Empathy
3. The ABCs of Preschool Behavior
4. Using ABC’s to Track Challenging Behaviors
5. The ABC Formula
6. Importance of Addressing Challenging Behaviors
7. Benefits of Addressing Challenging Behaviors
8. Understanding Challenging Behavior
9. Resources for Educators
10. Chapter 9 Review Questions
11. Chapter 9 Open-Ended Question
1. Alternatives to Time-outs
2. Time-In
3. Steps to Time-In
4. Time-Away or “Cool-Down”
5. Bringing Children In Close
6. Bringing Children In Close Steps
7. Teaching Democratic Life Skills
8. Resources for Educators
9. Chapter 10 Review Questions
10. Chapter 10 Discussion
1. Stopping Preschool Bullying
2. Strategies to Stop Bullying
3. Strategies that Children Can Use to Respond to Bullying
4. Curriculum Activities to Teach about Bullying
5. Resources for Educators
6. Chapter 11 Review Questions
7. Chapter 11 Open-Ended Question
1. Communicating with Families about Child Guidance
2. Resources for Educators
3. Chapter 12 Review Questions
4. Chapter 12 Open-Ended Question
1. End of Topic Reflection
2. Positive Guidance Quiz
1. Pre-Assessment Survey
1. The Role of Observation
2. Purposes of Assessment
3. Observing Young Children
4. Child-Centered Assessments
5. Authentic Assessment
6. What Is Authentic Assessment?
7. Pathway to Individualized Learning
8. Systematic Observation
9. Formal Observations
10. Chapter 13 Review Questions
11. Chapter 13 Discussion
1. Effective Observation
2. Being Intentional
3. Power of Observation
4. Frequent Observations
5. The Art of Observation
6. Chapter 14 Review Questions
7. Chapter 14 Open-Ended Question
1. Observing with Objectivity
2. Staying Objective in Observation
3. Objective versus Subjective Observation
4. The Importance of Objective Observation
5. Chapter 15 Review Questions
6. Chapter 15 Open-Ended Question
1. Common Forms of Observation
2. Brief Notes
3. Anecdotal Records
4. Example of an Anecdotal Record Observation
5. Collecting and Using Anecdotal Records
6. Running Records
7. Example of a Running Record Observation
8. Event Sampling
9. Example of an Event Sampling Observation
10. Time Sampling
11. Example of a Time Sampling Observation
12. Checklists
13. Example of a Checklists Observation
14. Matrix Observation
15. Example of Matrix Observation
16. Rating Scale Observation
17. Example of a Rating Scale Observation
18. Chapter 16 Discussion
19. Learning Stories
20. Example of a Learning Story Observation
21. Strengths of a Learning Story Approach
22. Focusing On A Child’s Strengths Through Learning Stories
23. Interpreting and Expanding Upon Observation Data
24. Chapter 16 Review Questions
25. Chapter 16 Open-Ended Questions
1. Documenting Children’s Learning
2. Portfolio
3. Compiling and Expanding Children’s Learning Portfolios
4. Impact of Portfolios on Learning and Development
5. Documenting the Groups Learning
6. Collecting and Using Work Samples
7. The Ongoing Cycle of Curriculum Planning
8. Chapter 17 Review Questions
9. Chapter 17 Open-Ended Questions
1. Planning for Individual Children and Groups
2. Child’s Interests, Temperament, and Approaches to Learning
3. Supporting Social Interactions
4. Accommodating Special Requirements
5. Streamlining Child Development Documentation
6. Planning for Groups of Children
7. Chapter 18 Review Questions
8. Chapter 18 Open-Ended Questions
1. Resources for Educators
2. End of Topic Reflection
3. Observation, Documentation, and Planning Quiz
1. Course Completion
2. Unit 7 Feedback Form

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CDA Unit 7: Observing and Recording Children's Behavior

Course curriculum

Getting Started

Positive Guidance

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Positive Guidance

Observation, Documentation, and Planning

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Observation, Documentation, and Planning

Wrapping It Up

About this course