Spotlight on Young Children: Observation and Assessment

The debate surrounding testing and accountability in early childhood education continues, but one thing is universally agreed upon: effective observation and assessment of young children's learning are critical to supporting their development. Educators balance what they know about child development with observation and assessment approaches that both inform and improve the curriculum. This foundational resource for all educators of children from birth through third grade explores What observation and assessment are, why to use them, and how Ways to integrate documentation, observation, and assessment into the daily routine Practices that are culturally and linguistically responsive Ways to engage families in observation and assessment processes How to effectively share children's learning with families, administrators, and others Find inspiration to intentionally develop and implement meaningful, developmentally appropriate observation and assessment practices to build responsive, joyful classrooms.

Author: Holly Bohart
Publisher: National Association for the Education of You
Published: 06/05/2018
Pages: 112
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 10.40h x 8.20w x 0.20d
ISBN13: 9781938113345
ISBN10: 1938113349
BISAC Categories:
- Education | Schools | Levels | Early Childhood (Incl. Preschool & Kinder
- Education | Teaching | Subjects | Science & Technology
- Education | Curricula

About the Author
Holly Bohart is senior editor in Books and Related Resources at NAEYC. She formerly taught in special education early childhood programs. Rossella Procopio is associate editor in Books and Related Resources at NAEYC.