Child Observation Skills by Slee, Phillip T.;

Rövid leírás:

First published in 1987, Child Observation Skills offers an engaging exploration of the history, philosophy, and methodology of directly observing children. It examines research designs employed in observational studies, provides practical exercises, and outlines methods for recording behaviour.

Hosszú leírás:

Professionals working with children—whether in education, social work, or other child-focused fields—are increasingly recognizing the importance of developing child observation skills. At the time, systematic approaches to studying children were still undergoing significant development and refinement.

First published in 1987, Child Observation Skills offers an engaging exploration of the history, philosophy, and methodology of directly observing children. It examines research designs employed in observational studies, provides practical exercises, and outlines methods for recording behaviour. Importantly, the book consistently connects these research practices to philosophical considerations, emphasizing the interplay between the prevailing philosophy of science and the ways observations are conducted and data are recorded. This resource is invaluable for students and researchers in child psychology and human development.

Review of the first publication:

‘…this is a valuable book, of use to students of child development or practitioners who wish to improve their observation skills.’

— Alan Russell, Flinders University

Tartalomjegyzék:

1. Seeing Children 2. Ethical Issues in Child Study 3. Research Designs 4. Methods of Direct Observation 5. The New Hermeneutic 6. Recording Behaviour 7. Observation Schemes 8. Assessing Children 9. Toward a Science of Child Observation