Power of observation refers to the competency of observing any object, activity, process or phenomenon in all its details using all senses. The main object of this competency is to sharpen the sensory organs so that learner is able to observe in minutest details possible. It also incorporates the enhanced power of observation with the use of machines like magnifying glass, microscope, spectroscope, etc. This is the base of all scientific activity. Some of the basic principles involved in designing activities for developing competencies for writing are as follows:
Identify the learning style of your child. See how to identify the learning style of your child.
Observe using different senses individually or jointly, different objects
Non living objects
Solid- Room, Pen, Leaf, Flower, Tree, fruit, seed
Liquid- Water, Oil,
Gas- air, Balloon
Living objects
an animal of zoo or domestic animal
human body (Own or friends)
Activity
Making of tea
Events on the road
Growing seed on a field
Other activities of daily life
These observations may be recorded in the format suitable to the learning style of the learner. A verbal child may record his findings in the essay form. A spatial may make a record in the form of picture and so on.
Reporting observations need special vocabulary. Learners may be experiencing the observation, but may not have vocabulary (collection of standard symbols in different intelligence methods) way of expressing them. So, it would be better, if they are given the list of vocabulary useful for the observation process.
The observations may also be recorded using various geometrical designs. For example, 6s chart. See Magic of 6s.
Different guided learning formats may be designed to learn from nature. See Exploring Nature Series, which has been designed to study Plants, Animals, Birds, and Fishes.
Various games can be designed to develop power of observation in the past time. For details of such games see Shaping Mind Creatively.
For various low-cost and no-cost Teaching learning materials consult Creative Learning Volunteers.
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