Spotlight on Young Children. Volume 2 : Observation and Assessment / Hilary Seitz, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Seitz, Hilary, editor.

Series:

Spotlight on young children.

Spotlight on Young Children Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Early childhood education--Documentation.

Early childhood education.

Early childhood education--Evaluation.

Observation (Educational method).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (154 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : National Association for the Education of Young Children, [2024]

Summary:

This book, 'Spotlight on Young Children: Observation and Assessment, Volume 2,' edited by Hilary Seitz, provides comprehensive insights into the methodologies and strategies for observing and assessing young children in educational settings. It emphasizes the importance of meaningful assessment to support teaching and learning, particularly in preschool and early childhood environments. The book advocates for authentic assessment practices that make children's thinking, learning, and development visible. It also discusses the role of directors in supporting teaching through effective assessment practices and data-driven coaching. The book addresses assessment practices for inclusion, highlighting strategies for supporting children with and without disabilities. It is intended for educators, administrators, and policymakers in early childhood education, aiming to enhance their understanding and implementation of effective assessment practices. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Introduction

Part One: Purposes of Observation and Assessment

Foundations of Assessment for Preschool Settings

Meaningful Assessment and Documentation: How Directors Can Support Teaching and Learning

Assessing Agency in Learning Contexts: A First, Critical Step to Assessing Children

Part Two: Strategies for Observing and Assessing

Authentic Assessment: A Strengths-Based Approach to Making Thinking, Learning, and Development Visible

Anecdotal Records: Practical Strategies for Taking Meaningful Notes

Bringing Observation and Documentation to Life in Infant and Toddler Settings

Unlocking the Potential of Data-Driven Coaching: Child Assessment Evidence as a Guide for Informing Instructional Practices

Effective Kindergarten Readiness Assessments: Influencing Policy, Informing Instruction, and Creating Joyful Classrooms

Photographs and Learning Progressions: Supports for Intentional Assessment and Instruction in Mathematics

Part Three: Assessment Practices to Support Inclusion

Assessing Opportunities to Support Each Child: 12 Practices for Quality Inclusion

Embedded Learning Opportunities for Children with and Without Disabilities

Authentic and Meaningful Developmental Screening in Early Childhood

Enhancing Toddlers’ Communication Skills: Partnerships with Speech-Language Pathologists

Index Generated by AI.

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Includes index.

ISBN:

9781952331268

1952331269

OCLC:

1425792303