Observation of Jane's Language, Cognitive, Social/Emotional Development

Running head: CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE
Childhood Education and Care
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Anecdotal Observation – Language, Cognitive, Social/Emotional
Child’s First Name: Jane Age: 3.5 years Date: 22 February 2018
Setting/Context: Playschool Observer:
Observation:
Jane went crying to her instructor with her building block toy pieces and she complained, “He
broke my house”. This demonstrated her evolving language skills, as she is able to state clearly
her feelings. She seemed sad and angry at the same time while complaining to her instructor.
Jane was then consoled by her instructor and she was encouraged to rebuild the structure. Jane
demonstrated good listening skills, as she was being instructed by her instructor. She was
crying when her structure was broken by another child, which showed that she is developing
emotionally as well. Jane then went back to her rebuilding task and after many attempts she
built it again. After completing her structure, she looked around the room and saw other
children playing with different toys. She stayed quiet for some time and then she walked
towards another child and observed what he was doing.

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Reflection :
I found it very exciting and interesting to observe Jane at the playschool, as she displayed
amazing developmental skills. Jane seemed to interact openly with her instructor, which is I
believe is a great sign for language development. Further, I saw Jane listen carefully to her
instructor when she was being briefed how to rebuild the structure and that for me was
interesting as the attention span of children at this age starts developing. I think Jane has
demonstrated good language, cognitive and emotional development however, her social
development has better scope in the coming days.

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Link to the EYLF Learning Outcome and Element
Elements:
Principles: Jane would gradually learn and reflect the practices she undergoes in the
playschool with her playmates. She would learn how to respect others with different cultural
backgrounds.
Practice: The instructor would be able to focus on the holistic development of Jane when he
or she understands what she needs to be taught and allowed. It is important for the instructor to
develop a cultural understanding so that he or she could pass it on to Jane and other children.
Learning outcomes: Through the continuous process of learning and interacting, Jane would
be able to develop her language, cognitive and social skills.
Learning Outcomes:
Children have a strong sense of identity: In case of Jane, she had the sense to identify her
instructor with whom she felt safe and supported.
Children are connected with and contribute to their world: Jane showed signs of a
developed sense of belonging to the group in her playschool.
Children have a strong sense of wellbeing: Jane showed strong signs of her emotional
wellbeing when she complained to her instructor about her toy in order to stabilize her
emotions.
Children are confident and involved learners: When Jane had finished rebuilding her
structure; she walked towards other children and observed what they were doing. This
evidenced that her curiosity has developed.