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Module 01 Journal – Observational Notes and K-W-L Angela Dentz Rasmussen University EC200/EEC2613 Section 02 Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education Lorrine Garrison-Boyd 11/14/2023

K-W-L Chart - What I know I observed two children in these videos. The first of these was an infant named Logan, who was in the classroom trying to get the rock into the cup, became frustrated, and cried. The second child I noticed was Teddy, who appeared to be four years old and was playing with blocks. Based on my observations, Teddy was building a ramp out of blocks so he could drive his toy cars across it. What I want to know Logan, the child in the first video, why did he put a rock in a cup? What was the teacher trying to teach him by allowing him to do that with the rock? Is it safe to give a rock to an infant and put it in a cup? What was Logan's goal with that rock in the cup? I want to know why Teddy, the second child, built a ramp out of blocks. What motivated Teddy to come up with that idea? How would Teddy react if he hadn't been able to create that ramp? What I Learned What I discovered while observing Logan was that he is an infant who just learned to walk. He is becoming frustrated with putting the rock in the cup. This activity is teaching him persistence. What I learned from observing Teddy is that he is a very smart and inventive young boy. He enjoys building things and has found a new way to build a ramp for his cars. That teddy understands and is excelling at the activity.