Assessment in Early Childhood
Competencies:
- explain why observation is an important tool in guidance, classroom management and curriculum development
- apply techniques of objective observation
- describe various observational procedures and their effect on children’s development and learning
Reading List:
- Wikibook: Early Childhood Assessment. In this source, focus on the definitions of the sub-categories in assessment
- Educational Assessment. In this source, look for the difference between reliability and validity in assessment
- Video: Observing Young Children Watch for the various purposes of observation and assessment in an early childhood environment
Activity:
- Now that you've read about assessment and young children, let's practice. Using this video VIDEO, write 5 detailed, objective, and informative anecdotals notes. Share these on Blackboard discussion board #5.
- Read the anecdotal notes from your classmates. Identify the following:
- A note that is very clear and objective
- A note that does an excellent job of showcasing a child's development in literacy/language
- A note that does an excellent job of showcasing a child's development in social/emotional development