Preschool Observation (50)

This observation consists of three parts. First, make sure your read the assignment questions in detail. Then, watch the three videos below and take notes. Finally, write up the assignment and submit it for grading.

Your observation should be written in essay format and be sure to answer the three requirements in detail. I would expect the assignment to be 2-3 pages including an introductory paragraph and a paragraph or two for each content area. Your assignment should be proofread for spelling and grammar so you do not lose points. Make sure to reference page numbers from the book and other sources you use.

1) Name one thing the children are learning in each domain below that you observed in one of the videos. Use a quote from your book or another cited source to help explain your answer. If you use another source you need to have the name and author etc. (15 pts)

1. Biosocial Domain
2. Cognitive Domain
3. Psychosocial Domain

2) According to Piaget, children construct an understanding of the world around them and experience discrepancies between what they already know and what they discover in their environment which is how they learn. According to Vygotsky, important learning by the child occurs through social interaction with a skillful tutor. The tutor may model behaviors and/or provide verbal instructions for the child. Vygotsky refers to this as cooperative or collaborative dialogue and guided participation. (20 pts)

1. Provide two examples from the videos of children constructing knowledge through their play experiences. Describe what they are doing in each example and how they are learning according to Piaget.
2. Provide two examples from the videos of how the teachers or caregivers “scaffold” children’s learning to help them find solutions or forward their thinking. Provide the examples and describe the words or actions used to provide support to the child/children.

3) Describe three other things you observed about preschool children or early childhood education after watching the videos that you found interesting (15 pts)