Subject 9 - Third Party Observation Form: Early Childhood Education Skills Workbook Instruction for Supervisors

Subject 9 – Third Party Observation Form
Early Childhood Education
Skills Workbook
Instruction for Supervisors
Dear Supervisor,
Thank you for agreeing to act as the candidate’s observer for this project.
Kindly read through the instructions below to guide you in fulfilling your role as
an observer for this assessment activity.
NOTE: to observe the candidate, you MUST have the necessary experience and
qualification/s in the area of early childhood education (e.g., you are the
designated vocational workplace supervisor for the candidate, or you have the
relevant VET qualification/s, Certificate III in Early Childhood Education or
Diploma of Early Childhood Education)
Your role as an observer
You are asked to observe and testify that the candidate has completed the tasks
described in this form in the childcare centre, and to document the quality of
the candidate’s workplace performance by completing the observation form that
begins on the next page.
Before you complete this form, please:
- Read through the observation form (starts on the next page)
- Discuss any queries about the observation form with the candidate. If the
candidate cannot answer your questions about the observation form,
contact the candidate’s training provider.
Make specific, written comments about the candidate’s performance, as well as
ticking the boxes and initialling the requirements met. These comments are
valuable evidence of the candidate’s competency—where they are not provided,
the candidate’s assessor may contact you directly to get more information about
the candidate’s performance.
Complete all parts of the checklist, including signing the observer declaration
on the last page of the form. Once done, return the completed checklist to the
candidate.
The checklist begins on the next page.

Subject 9 – Third Party Observation Form
Early Childhood Education
Skills Workbook
Student Declaration
By affixing my signature below, I declare that I have performed the roles
outlined below and that I have provided a true and accurate record of my
performance as a childcare educator in a registered childcare centre.
Student Name: Student Signature:
Date Completed:
Note to the candidate: The following outlines the requirements relevant to
the units included in subject 9. Provide the details required below to
document your successful completion of each requirement and have your
vocational supervisor confirm your documentation by signing in the space
provided:
Note to the supervisor: By initialling the boxes below, you are confirming
that you have observed the student demonstrating their ability to
satisfactorily and consistently complete all the tasks outlined below according
to the provided description (in blue text), and cope with contingencies related
to the tasks. You are also confirming that they have worked within their work
role and followed organisational policies, procedures, frameworks and
relevant legislative requirements.
This section will be completed by the candidate: Superviso
r Initial:
1. Describe how you arranged the environment to encourage
interactions between children as well as accommodating
their need for privacy, solitude or quiet
I interacted with every children individually and made sure
they were at ease. The children were ready to confide in me
and provided me with the opportunity to guide them
through various tasks.
Yes:
____
No: ____
Date: _____
2. Describe how you supported and initiated inquiry
processes. Give examples of new ideas you’ve tried and
challenges you’ve taken on during your vocational work
placement experience.
The inquiry process was initiated and supported by way of
encouraging children to take up challenging tasks. They
were given difficult tasks of making patterns, drawing
shapes and innovating new shapes.
Yes:
____
No: ____
Date: _____
3. Describe specific activities you’ve facilitated for the
children that promoted their sense of belonging and
Yes:
____

Subject 9 – Third Party Observation Form
Early Childhood Education
Skills Workbook
connectedness
Each children were provided their own table box where
they could arrange and store their personal items. There
was one day allotted in a week where they could meet their
parents between activities. They were also allowed to take
their belongings home.
No: ____
Date: _____
4. Describe an instance in your vocational work practice
where you have assisted children to see their mistakes as
opportunities to learn and grow. Give specific details of the
mistakes they’ve committed and how you’ve turned it into a
teaching opportunity.
While making shapes according to imagination, one child
cut out a paper given in a very small piece. I turned that
piece into a small beetle which thrilled the child. This
instance provided the child to view his mistake as an
opportunity to learn.
Yes:
____
No: ____
Date: _____
5. Describe how you ensured that you include the families’
diverse contributions to the learning community. Give
specific example/s of these contributions and how you’ve
supported it.
In order to include the families’ diverse contributions into
the learning community is by providing opportunities
welcoming families to attend various events at the center. I
welcomed every child’s family to view the creations that
their children had created.
Yes:
____
No: ____
Date: _____
6. Describe an instance in your vocational work practice
where you were had to share information with colleagues
about a child’s development and wellbeing.
An instance where vocational work practice where I had to
share information with colleagues was during an instance
in which one child felt uncomfortable intermingling with
other children. I took advice from my colleagues regarding
ways in which the child’s experience could be enhanced.
Yes:
____
No: ____
Date: _____
7. Describe a specific strategy you’ve implemented during
your vocational work practice that allowed you to create
learning environments where children are able to immerse
themselves in self-directed play. Give specific examples of
how the learning environment you have created promotes
self-directed play.
Yes:
____
No: ____
Date: _____