Observation: Finding the Function of Behavior

Explore how to use observation as a tool to find the clues from children 
to the purpose behind their behavior. Examine what the purposes of behavior are as well as effective responses meet the child's needs using observation and recording.

• Knowledge and Competency Framework Area - IV.A: Observing, Recording and Assessing Development 
• CDA Content Area - VII: Observing and recording children’s behavior 

This course is accessible from a mobile device. For optimal performance, viewing from a computer or tablet is highly recommended. 

For ten clock hours on your Learning Record, please register and pay online at Develop. Then, complete a 500 word reflection paper and submit this document with your reflection. Please note: You have access to this document as view only. To enable editing, download the document. Click "file" then "download as" in the upper left-hand corner of this screen. This will give you the option to open the document as a Word doc on your own computer. Then, you can complete the information and email it to: credit@inclusivechildcare.org. *Disregard any directions regarding a final quiz. The only learning assessment needed is the reflection paper.