Module 2-1 -111Learning About Children b Observing Them5
This is a list of clues to watch for when observing children:
1. Does he demonstrate self-directed activity? Productive
working, reading, writing, constructing with interest.
2. Does he pay rapt attention? Listening attentively,
watching carefully; concentrating on a story being told,
a film being watched, a record played.
3. Does he share and help others? Contributing ideas,
interests, materials, helping; responding by showing
feelings (laughing, smiling, etc.) in audience situations,
initiating conversation.
4. Does he show positive social interaction? Mutual give
and take, cooperative behavior, integrative social behavior
studying or working together where participants are on a par.
5. Does he seek support, assistance, and information?
Asking teachers or significant peers for help, support,
sympathy, affection, etc.; being helped; receiving assistance.
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Adapted from "A Coping Analysis Schedule for Educational Settings," Robert L. Spaulding, Educational Improvement Program, Duke University, 1966.