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Emma Fitzpatrick 2107606
(2.1)>The kindergarten where I am doing my placement currently has an inquiry question for the children of the centre. The kindergarten analyses children’s play habits, through filming and using the Leuven Involvement scale (Adapted from the Leuven Scale, S. Krieg). The question that they have chosen is: “How do we know that children’s language is being supported by child initiated learning?”.
The parents and teachers from the centre use iPads to record whatever the children may be doing at the time they begin filming. The centre has around 12 children that were randomly selected for the inquiry. These children are alternatively filmed for two minutes, every fifteen minutes or as close to fifteen minutes as possible. After filming the children, the educators using the Leuven Involvement Scale, look closely at what the children are actually doing, what interests them and what they are talking about to determine how involved they are.
Emma Fitzpatrick 2107606
(2.1)>The kindergarten where I am doing my placement currently has an inquiry question for the children of the centre. The kindergarten analyses children’s play habits, through filming and using the Leuven Involvement scale (Adapted from the Leuven Scale, S. Krieg). The question that they have chosen is: “How do we know that children’s language is being supported by child initiated learning?”.
The parents and teachers from the centre use iPads to record whatever the children may be doing at the time they begin filming. The centre has around 12 children that were randomly selected for the inquiry. These children are alternatively filmed for two minutes, every fifteen minutes or as close to fifteen minutes as possible. After filming the children, the educators using the Leuven Involvement Scale, look closely at what the children are actually doing, what interests them and what they are talking about to determine how involved they are.
The scale
involves circling in what context the play is in (sensory, exploratory, social,
pretend, symbolic), what type of play it is in (small group, whole group,
teacher initiated/directed, child initiated, indoor/outdoor) and giving an
involvement rating from 1-5 (Adapted from the Leuven Scale, S Krieg). <(2.1)
(3.2)> I
have begun working with the director and educators at the kindergarten by
helping to do the filming for the inquiry. I am being introduced to the Leuven
Involvement Scale although I am not filling them out for the kindergarten.
I am very
interested in understanding how to properly use this scale for future use at
other placements and in my future career. I believe that it is a very good way
to determine what is going on in children’s play. <(3.2)
2.1 Provides a thorough account of these
developmental influences, supported by key theorists, frameworks, literature
&/or research
3.2
Shows competence in observing & planning for literacy & numeracy
experiences & environs, adapting to specific learner needs, interests &
contexts
Leuven
Involvement Scale (Modified) , Child Involvement Observation Sheet, Adapted
from the Leuven Scale by S. Krieg http://www.flinders.edu.au/ehl/education/professional-experience/
Hi Emma,
ReplyDeleteI love the way that the kindy encourages the use of technology in their observations. I often find it extremely hard to remember exactly everything that the child may have been doing even. I think I will try to incorporate technology more when I am doing observations, that way I can stop and replay certain parts that I might have missed.