DRDP 2015 4 DS DRDP OBSERVATIONS DRDP Observations

DRDP 2015 – 4 D’S

DRDP OBSERVATIONS

DRDP Observations The DRDP is an observational tool to record children's progress. Teachers need to collect relevant information about children. They need to know the “who, ” “what, ” “when, ” and “where” before they can record the rating in the DRDP.

Observation With the information gathered from observation you: - discover how children learn best - learn about their strengths - notice what additional support materials are needed - can plan appropriate activities to help children progress in their development.

Methods for Recording Observations Anecdotal records Photography Audio and video records Work sample Daily logs Parents observations Support staff

Activity: Descriptions and Interpretations The observations made should provide good information that can inform the ratings on the DRDP. Activity: This activity will assist in writing meaningful observations.

Definitions: Descriptive and Interpretive DESCRIPTIVE (OBJECTIVE) What are the specific details? What you actually ◦ Observe ◦ Read ◦ Hear Example: 2 -14 -16 While playing in DP area, John is holding a shirt with one hand a pen in other. INTERPRETIVE (SUBJECTIVE) What were your initial reactions? How you felt about what you: ◦ Observed ◦ Read ◦ Heard Example: 2 -14 -16 While playing in DP area, John looks worried and holds his shirt.

Activity – Photo Observation This activity will help teachers practice separating descriptive data from interpretive data. - Study the picture on your table - On a post-it write 3 observations - One observation per post-it note (you should have 3 post-it notes) - You have 5 minutes to write notes and post - Use the descriptive and interpretive worksheet to sort notes on wall

Activity cont. Go around the room and read observations. Were they clear? Were the observations the same? What were some of the areas focused on? If you read an Interpretive (subjective) observation, how would you change it?

Meaningful Observation Notes Are descriptive Are authentic “snap shots” of children’s skills and behaviors Provide significant details, rather than label Capture children’s ideas and feelings by prompting them to tell about their activities Are collected over time, in different settings.

Next Steps Using the edited observation notes, transfer information to the DRDP 2015 instrument. Discuss with partner. Identify measures using the Measures at a Glance. Read the 4 D’s Development Domain, Definition, Developmental Level, and Descriptors Record the developmental level mastered (multiple observation required over -time and in different settings).

Resources www. Desired. Results. us - Practice Observations Videos include: ◦ ◦ Exploration Large group Small group Meal Time Within each videos there additional videos with background information and transcript, and CA Preschool Curriculum Framework and CA Preschool Learning Foundations alignment.

Resources *Video Examples for Infants and Toddlers: ◦ Approaches to Learning Alt–Reg (Measure 4) ◦ Social Emotional Development ◦ Language and Literacy *Outcomes Framework TO DRDP (2015) – Quick Alignment created by SETA Head Start

Domains Definitions Developmental levels Descriptors The Four Ds LOOK to the 4 Ds: Domains, Definitions, Developmental Levels, and Descriptors to clarify the intent (purpose) of each measure.

A Deeper Look at the Descriptors Each developmental level has a descriptor that defines the behaviors that would be observed if a child were at that developmental level. 15

Using the Descriptor – Review If the descriptor has ; followed by and the child must do all the behaviors but not necessarily in the same observation. (COG 3 & PD –HLTH 4) If the descriptor says and, then the child MUST be able to do all of the behaviors and they need to be observed together.

Using the Descriptor If the descriptor says or, a child only needs to demonstrate the behavior in one of the listed ways.

A Deeper Look at the Descriptors Look at COG 3 and PD HLTH 4 Read each descriptor carefully: ◦ circle the word or , ; ◦ highlight followed by AND -underline AND (when it connects two skills) Check with your neighbor to make sure you have them all.

Developmental Levels A CLOSER LOOK

Development Level Activity 1. Open envelope with developmental level, descriptors and photos. 2. Pour them out onto the middle of table. 3. Put away all DRDP resources. 4. Work with table group to put cards in a developmental sequence; matching up developmental level to the descriptor to the work sample.

Developmental Level Key Responding Earlier Responding Later Exploring Later Building Earlier Exploring Earlier Building Middle Integrating Earlier Exploring Middle Building Later