The question is why is kid watching a critical practice for teachers. Well this is simple to answer, because you learn a lot just from watching how they interact with other students, alone, or in collaborative groups. This also allows you to collect information on there likes or strength in certain areas. It is a wonderful tool for students who maybe shy and reserved.
Kid watching is informed by cultural differences theory, because as we know each student bring some information already to class with them every day. This information is gathered from the culture they are raised in and have had close contact with. Just like the little boy who didn't like to read the teacher found a interest from his background that made him want to read soccer books. Just by kid watching and a small survey she learned so much and could help the student develop a like for the written language.
This is a very great tactic for new teachers and even for the veteran. Every year your students change so does the interest and culture of that community. Just standing back and taking notes will help you get a better understand of the students in your class and help you develop more positive ways to reach out to them in the classroom.
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Great understanding of how kidwatching can help you be a better teaching!
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