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Research Paper | Educational Psychology | Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026 | Pages: 775 - 780 | India
A Bilingual Observation Checklist to Support Identification of Preoperational Cognitive Skills in Early Childhood Classrooms
Abstract: Early childhood classrooms rely heavily on informal teacher observations to understand children's development. However, such observations are rarely structured or systematically linked to cognitive development frameworks. The present study proposes the development of a bilingual (Kannada-English) observation checklist to identify preoperational cognitive skills among children aged 2-7 years. Grounded in developmental theory, the tool focuses on observable indicators of symbolic thinking, egocentrism, and conservation. A descriptive research design is adopted, involving classroom-based observation and teacher training in checklist usage. The study aims to enhance teachers' ability to identify developmental cues and align instructional strategies through scaffolded interaction. The findings are expected to support early identification of cognitive lags and promote responsive teaching practices in early childhood settings. The tool is designed for use in routine classroom contexts and teacher training programs.
Keywords: Preoperational stage, observation checklist, early childhood, cognitive development, bilingual assessment
How to Cite?: Aruna Maruthi, "A Bilingual Observation Checklist to Support Identification of Preoperational Cognitive Skills in Early Childhood Classrooms", Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 775-780, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26511081412, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26511081412