The Art of Seeing: Strategies for Effective Observations, Assessment, and Documentation

Explore who, what, when, where, how, and why we observe and record children’s behavior. Practice observing and recording and learn how to develop individual children’s goals to plan curriculum based on your observations. We will also discuss the differences between documentation and display through photography, children’s conversations, and video. Learn how to use documentation as a road map for planning learning experiences. Discover how to design documentation exhibits that invite active participation from children, parents, and other visitors.