Observations focus on particular events to build up a pattern of a child's behaviour over a
period of days or weeks. For example to discover what provokes
tantrums, or how a child reacts to leaving their carer at the start of each day in
nursery.
observations focused on particular events to build up a pattern of a
child's behaviour over a period of days or weeks.
So the next step is consider an appropriate example of this
observation technique.
1. What exactly is event sampling?
Choose an option.
2. When is event sampling the most appropriate technique to use?
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Points to remember when using an event sampling technique
This shows strategies that reinforce the behaviour.
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Find out more about different observation techniques
Introduction
Anecdotal
Schedule
Charts and Pictograms
Time Sampling
Event Sampling
Target Child