Learning Through Child Observation,Used

About the Author Mary Fawcett is an early years consultant and also an evaluator for 5x5x5=creativity, an artsbased research organisation focusing on the creative values, environments and relationships that support the expression of children's feelings, thoughts and ideas. She was formerly a social work lecturer and Director of Early Childhood Studies at the University of Bristol. Product Description Learning Through Child Observation is a handbook designed for anyone working or preparing to work with young children and their families in any kind of setting, whether in education/care, social work or health, in both the independent and public sectors.Focusing on the professional's need to recognise fully the child's developmental and emotional state when they intervene, this accessible text helps students acquire and improve the skills needed both in the collection of evidence through observation and in the use of that material. Throughout the book two principles are emphasised: the need to see children holistically' and as unique individuals; and to understand them in their wider context of family, community and culture. An introductory chapter explores the complexity of provision for children and families, and further chapters highlight such issues as:the value of observationthe evolving theories of child developmentthe practical aspects and methods of observational studythe analysis of observation sessions and explorations of themesthe uses of observation in asessmentthe planning of course programmes Review ... will be of assistance to many who wish to argue for the importance of child observation. Fawcett's emphasis on the need to avoid rushing to conclusions and to keep a clear focus on the child is extremely helpful. The detailed and practical discussion of setting up certain kinds of observation and the associated seminars will also be useful. Author: Child and Family Social WorkThis slim and readable volume would serve as an eminently practical howto' handbook for trainees of any discipline embarking upon child observation in any context. Author: Child Psychology and PsychiatryThis easily readable book reminds anyone working with children that they are to be seen as 'living individuals'... embedded in society, and meaningful members of a cultural group. The book provides a wealth of excellent examples for developing and improving the necessary skills to observe children in context. Mary Fawcett's practical guidance on the collection of evidence and the use of that material is highly informative, irrespective of the area of child study in which the reader is engaged. Author: Child Language Teaching and Therapy From the Author Mary Fawcett is Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Bristol. She was formerly an Early Years Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of East Anglia, and is a founder member of STAR (Support and Training Against Racism for Under Fives' Workers and Parents).