Observations In ECE Study Guide Test.

Observations In ECE Study Guide Test. Event Sampling - CORRECT ANSWER A method of observation that records occurrences of behaviours called events. *Most frequently used to focus on one child at a time. *Usually used to analyze a "challenging behaviour." Key Features of Event Sampling: - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Focuses on behaviour of one child 2) Defines the Behaviour to be sampled 3) Records occurrences on a chart 4) Aims to establish behavioural causes and patterns 5)Naturalistic 6)Participatory - Anecdotal Non- Participatory- Running Record 7) Interpretive method of recording. Why use Event Samplings? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Frequency: How often the behaviour occurs? (E.g. Four times per hour) 2) Duration: How long the behaviour continues? (E.g. Five minutes each time.) 3)Casualty- What conditions brought about the behaviour? (E.g. sitting in living room when phone rings.) 4) Severity- Degree to which the behaviour can be considered serious or a cause for concern.) 5)Triggers- What situation or conditions set off the behaviour? (E.g. Phone rings) How to use Event Sampling? - CORRECT ANSWER The ABC format is the oat useful for ECE (usually used for behaviour modification- To modify behaviour) Antecedent- What happened just before the behaviour event. Behaviour : The behaviour/event you are concerned about or have focused to observed. Consequence: The effect, outcome, or consequence, that occurs after the behaviour/event has occurred. How to use Event Sampling? (2) - CORRECT ANSWER Headings: 1) You must include a heading with: * People present and pertinent info: *Observer *Childs name (pseudonym) + age/date of birth (D.O.B) The Setting: Of the recording- * Date * Start/ End Time * Reason for observation(E.g Domain, Prior observation) * Context(E.g, location, place, who is there, pertinent info) How to use Event Sampling? (3) - CORRECT ANSWER Behaviour Categories - How to determine what behaviour/ event you need to observe? Operational Definition: - CORRECT ANSWER A working, usable description of the behaviour to be sampled. * Behaviour: Autonomy *Operational definition- This is a behaviour in which the child displays initiative to perform tasks independently to help him/herself achieve something specific. *Examples of behaviour: Self help skills E.g. Independently toileting or identifying the need to have diaper change/ sit on toilet, feeding self, washing or drying hands, dressing self, reaching for toys and returning toys to shelf. Advantages of Event Sampling - CORRECT ANSWER * Method may reveal behavioural patterns, causes and effects of behaviour/events. *May indicate the duration and severity of recorded behaviour *Results are easily interpreted into appropriate program planning/behaviour *Modification Strategies Disadvantages of Event Sampling - CORRECT ANSWER *Relies on repetition of behaviour- not useful for infrequently observed behaviours. *Samples lack the detail of narrative recording. *High degree of subjectivity and inference required.