observation report
An observation report
Your observation report will have two sections, Introduction and Cognitive Development.
It should include:
APA style title page
Observation report with two sections
APA style reference page
A Case Study Permission Form
Introduction
Include the following descriptors:
Give the child’s name, age, and a brief description of physical appearance.
Describe the child’s environment at home and childcare/school. Including family members living in the
home.
Describe characteristics that identify the socioeconomic status of the child’s family. Instead of
reporting income, report items such as parents’ education level, housing and neighborhood, current job,
etc. Do not ask the family any personal income questions!
Tell why you have chosen this child.