LOOKING TO LEARN
WHILE LEARNING TO LOOK
by PHYLLIS GUTHRIE
1st edition, 118 pages, $14.95
ISBN 978-0-89641-213-2
This handbook fulfills the current state mandated requirements
for direct observation. Its purpose is to help teachers become
more visually and perceptually alert to children and youths of
all ages. The book includes numerous figures, charts, checklists,
and examples to aid in teacher observation.
Contents
Chapter
1: The History of Observing Children
Chapter
2: Observation as a Study Tool
Chapter
3: Issues Concerning Effective Observation
Chapter
4: Methods of Recording Observations
Chapter
5: Anecdotal Records
Chapter
6: Selective Perception
Chapter
7: Related Topics
Chapter
8: Practical Application of Observational Skills
Bibliography
and References
Appendix
About
the Author
Phyllis
Guthrie is a Professor of Education at Tarleton State
University in Stephenville, Texas.