Introduction to Behaviour Observation

Learning Outcomes

Before you start take a quick look at the goals of this training.

This online offer helps train raters to become skilled observers who:

  • are able to differentiate between relevant and irrelevant information;
  • recognize that perception involves interpretation;
  • take into account that factors like situation, context, and one’s own perspective and emotional state may play a role in perception and memory processes;
  • know that observation may influence the behaviour of the person being observed;
  • accept that systematic note-taking and repeated observation are indispensible;
  • know how to improve their conscious / mindful observation skills.

Behaviour Observation Training will help you to improve your observation skills. It will take roughly 90 minutes.
Behaviour Observation Training will conclude with a short test of your knowledge.