Observation Journal

BSHS 342

Observation Journal YOUR NAME: Age and gender observed: Description of situation where observations were made: Development theory or theories you are following with this observation: Physical Development observed: Cognitive/language Development observed:

Personality development observed:

Social development observed:

Critical issues being faced at this age based on reading and personal understanding of theories:

Observations of critical issues being manifested verbally and/or behaviorally:

Learning gained from this observation and how you expect to apply it:

Before you hand this Journal in, remember to go over the grading rubric to make sure you have covered everything required. Observation Journal:

Points

Content & Development: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 pts. o Was subject at the correct age to be studied this week? o Was there a clear description: o of the observation setting? o of the subject studied? o of those interacting with the subject? o of the behavior observed? o Were observations clearly described? o Were observations related to the appropriate Developmental theories? o Were observations interpreted from a biological, cognitive, and psychosocial point of view? o Did you incorporate the relevant course topics and objectives for the week into your paper? o Did you cite relevant sources to back up your analysis of your observations? o Provide in-text citations and references? Organization: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pts. Readability & Style: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 pts. Total possible for each OJ . . . . . . . . . 5 pts.