An SECD self-study professional development (SSPD) module.
Theme: Observation is about paying attention to the important things around you.
Let's start by watching a baby at play. Click the button below and scroll down to the first video, Baby play. There is no need to do any reading at this point. For now, just watch the first video.
Return to this page after viewing the video.
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What did you notice about this baby and her environment?
Click on the items below that you feel you know you something about (based on what you saw):
These are just a few examples of the types of things you might observe for. Feel free to watch the video again if you are unsure about any.
What is the difference between just seeing and really understanding what is going on? To truly observe, we need to pay attention. We need to be actively engaged with what is occuring.
Would you like to learn more?
If you are interested in this topic, you may want to continue with this free self-study module. This module can be completed in three steps and will take approximately an hour to complete. You can print out an Acknowledgement of Participation when done.
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*Warning: There will be no record of you completing this module. You can save a copy of your Acknowledgement of Participation for your own records.
*Warning: There will be no record of you completing this module. You can save a copy of your Acknowledgement of Participation for your own records.