What are the disadvantages of the “types of play” observation method in child care?
* If they realise they are being observed, they may act differently so they are not giving you the full picture *You need to be able to see what they are doing so you can read their body language whilst being close enough to hear their conversations, this could become a little obtrusive to their play * All children develop at different levels and often cannot be fit into a range of norms.
