Autor(es): Mesquita, Cristina ; Lopes, Rui Pedro
Data: 2014
Identificador Persistente: http://hdl.handle.net/10198/13800
Origem: Biblioteca Digital da UPB
Assunto(s): Observational research; Children observation; Smartphone app
Autor(es): Mesquita, Cristina ; Lopes, Rui Pedro
Data: 2014
Identificador Persistente: http://hdl.handle.net/10198/13800
Origem: Biblioteca Digital da UPB
Assunto(s): Observational research; Children observation; Smartphone app
Children observation is a time consuming and complex process that involves time and knowledge. However, when performed adequately, it is fundamental for both child and professionals development, allowing a sound basis for reflection and action around learning experiences and teaching environments. Following specific guidelines and programs can help the teachers reduce inherent subjectivity. The EEL/DQP was developed to evaluate and improve quality in preschool education. This program is enhanced by using a rigorous observation process of children and adults. In this paper we propose an unified data model to structure the information from the thirteen steps of the EEL/DQP. Moreover, we also describe a smartphone application to assist the observer, recording notes, sound, photos and video.