Observing and Recording the Behavior of Young Children

by Dorothy H. Cohen, Virginia Stern, Nancy Balaban

This classic text has been helping teachers better understand young children’s behavior for over 6 decades. Now available in an updated seventh edition, this popular resource is designed to deepen pre- and inservice teachers’ understanding of children (birth–age 8) as unique individuals within a developmental context. Observation notes recorded over time reveal patterns in children’s behavior, as well as ways in which behaviors may change. To strengthen teachers’ efforts to better understand children as individuals, the authors provide a timeless methodology for documenting young children’s behavior as they actively engage in classroom life. They outline methods for recordkeeping that capture children’s interactions and experiences in the classroom. Numerous examples of teachers’ observations of children enrich this work and make it accessible, practical, and enjoyable to read. Book

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1978

Reviews

[Mishamishka · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a an awesome tool to help aspiring teachers prepare for life in the classroom as avid note takers on their lot of students. It is helpful in that it provides a lot of lingo and descriptive language. It lays out what you should look for in your kids when you're writing all those reports for I.E.P's, parent/teacher conferences, and what not. This is definitely one of those books I won't be selling back at the end of the semester.

[Melanie Wiley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for education majors or adults around children on a day-to-day basis. Will open your eyes to the intricacies of what is going on.

[Alyssa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic resource!!!! A must have for teachers!