Observation of a child in two contrasting subjects.

Introduction

During this essay I will create an accurate account of one of my key childs learning and development within my Early Years foundation stage settings curriculum, covering, communication, language, personal social and emotional development and understanding of the world.  I will observe the child in two separate curriculum subject. (EYFS).

In keeping with The British Educational Research Association (BERA, 2011) all names have been changed to maintain confidentiality.

A Pen Portrait

I am focussing on a 5 year old, renamed Mark, he has been at the setting for 5 months, he is part time due to his challenging behaviour. He is introvert and does not like changes to the daily structure.  He will often refuse to interact with activities and becomes easily distracted, at carpet time he will play with toys and refuse to sit in a circle but will sit in the centre.   Mark li…(short extract)