Observation is demanding work that requires careful attention to detail and focus while evaluating.

Tips:

• The Field Day observation starts when the students get off the bus and ends when the students are back on the bus and have departed from the site. It is important for an observer to evaluate arrival, lunch, connecting activities, and departure from the site.
• Individual Tool observation begins when a station starts and ends when the students move to the next station.
• Multiple observers
  • Observation teams should not be larger than five observers.
  • Observe stations at the same time and avoid following the same group of students for the entire day.
• Stay objective – remain true to the individual dimension that each item is trying to measure.
• Focus on observation and taking notes. If you miss something or are not focusing your observations, you will not be able to accurately evaluate the day.
• Answer all of the questions at each station throughout the day. This will help you fill out the Holistic Tool accurately at the end of the day.