This study set out to investigate the use of digital cameras and voice recorders to accurately capture essential components of early learners' achievements. The project was undertaken by 29 early childhood educators within kindergarten settings in Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory. Data collected indicated that digital technologies,…

Discusses two evaluation models used to assess primary school programs. (SB)

Focuses on findings of a report on the national accreditation and quality improvement system for Australian long-day child- care centers. Concludes that the report was a premature evaluation based on a biased sample and nonvalidated data of uncertain accuracy from a single category of participants. (HTH)

This study describes the use of content analysis to develop a framework for analysing children's animated television programs (in this case, "Bob the Builder") and as such represents the initial stage of a larger project. Results indicate this popular TV series for preschoolers presents contradictory social messages about the roles of…

Examines issues related to assessing bilingual preschool children who are developing language skills in neither their mother tongue nor English. Explores the importance of culturally unbiased assessment. Presents a case study of a bilingual preschooler with a suspected language disorder to demonstrate the inadequacy of current assessment…