Los Angeles Pierce College Child Development Essay

Cognitive Observation Report

Use this format to turn in your observation report. DO NOT list the numbers and an answer. Copy and paste this form to your own document, fill it out, and upload it..

Be OBJECTIVE for # 1-13. This means you should not give any opinions, just observations. Points will be removed for using subjective statements for these answers. Use details. For example, if you are asked to provide an example of hand-eye coordination, a good answer would be:

“Johnny used his right hand to grasp the paintbrush in a fist grip. He looked at the tray of water colors and then moved his hand so that the brush landed between the red and blue pallets. Then he moved his hand so that the brush touched the red paint.”

A poor answer would be:

“Johnny put the brush in the paint.”

For #14 and #15, be SUBJECTIVE. This is the place for your thoughts, opinions and questions.

Cognitive Observation Report

1. First name of child you are observing:

2. Date and time (beginning and ending) of observation:

3. Name, address and phone number of school or daycare you are observing:

4. Name of teacher or director of center:

5. Description of child, including age (1):

6. During your observation, what seemed to draw the child’s attention? (2)

7. Give two examples of the child’s use of receptive language. (2)

8. Give two examples of the child’s use of expressive language. (2)

9. Describe one example of behavior which showed the Piagetian concept of construction of knowledge. (2)

10. Give two examples of behaviors indicating pre-operational thinking. (4)

11. Give one example of the child being scaffolded. Include your interpretation of the child’s ZPD and the actions of the ‘guide.’ (3)

12. Give an example of the child using short-term memory. (1)

13. Give an example of the child using long-term memory. (1)

14. In your opinion, is the child at the same level in this domain of development (cognitive) as other children their age, or at a different level? Explain. (2)

15. What three questions were left in your mind as you conclude this observation? (At least two should pertain to the cognitive domain of development. All questions must include your reason for asking the question.) (3)

PICK WHICH CHILD YOURE OBSERVING!