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Download full textVera, Debbie; Castilleja Trejo, Michelle – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 2016
With the increased accountability of early childhood programs and the need to carefully document each assessment, teachers need to explore videotaping to enhance observational assessments. Observing children continues to be an effective method for understanding the uniqueness of each child's development. In this article, the authors present a case…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Observation, Student Evaluation, Early Childhood Education
Meloy, Beth; Schachner, Abby – Learning Policy Institute, 2019
The purpose of the Early Childhood Essentials Framework is to synthesize and communicate the essential skills and competencies children should be acquiring before they enter kindergarten and the related skills and competencies early childhood educators must cultivate in order to provide high-quality early learning experiences that will set all…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Skill Development, Preschool Education, School Readiness
Hild, Gabriella – Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching, 2017
The case study aims to provide insights into how a Hungarian EFL teacher used tests, assessed her young learners and gave feedback to them in the classroom. This qualitative, exploratory study was a follow-up to a large-scale project. In this single-case study, data were collected from an EFL teacher and five of her seventh graders on what tasks…
Descriptors: Case Studies, English (Second Language), Language Teachers, Teaching Methods
Direct linkFiore, Lisa B. – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2012
In an era of standards and norms where assessment tends to minimize or dismiss individual differences and results in punitive outcomes or no action at all, Assessment of Young Children provides teachers with an approach to assessment that is in the best interest of both children and their families. Author Lisa B. Fiore explores a variety of ways…
Descriptors: Teacher Behavior, Student Evaluation, Portfolio Assessment, Observation
Peer reviewedHills, Tynette W. – Young Children, 1993
Discusses the purposes of assessment in programs for young children and the role of assessment in the context of children's lives, parents' concerns, and teachers' and administrators' situations. Also discusses how observation-based assessment can be used as part of a developmentally appropriate assessment process serving children, parents,…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education, Evaluation Methods
Martin, Sue – 1999
This book is intended for early childhood educators, student teachers, practicing teachers, and parents who are interested in improving observation and assessment processes for children from infancy through the elementary school years. The book covers the history, philosophy, and practice of observing, recording, and analyzing children's behavior.…
Descriptors: Child Development, Classroom Environment, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education
Gronlund, Gaye – 2003
This guide provides field-tested frameworks for planning and for reflection to assist preschool teachers in integrating popular curricular approaches. Chapter 1 of the guide describes the key components of a good preschool curriculum related to learning, a rich classroom environment, respectful caring relationships with children and families,…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Childhood Interests, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Family School Relationship
Peer reviewedSchweinhart, Lawrence J. – Young Children, 1993
Maintains that new practices such as performance-based assessment that are consistent with the early childhood profession's process goals need to be developed and that testing of young children that is not developmentally appropriate constitutes misassessment. Promotes observational assessment that uses anecdotal notes and that complements…
Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedBergan, John R.; Feld, Jason K. – Young Children, 1993
Discusses the Management and Planning System (MAPS), a developmental assessment system initiated in Head Start. The system consists of instruments which assess preschoolers' and kindergartners' development of math, science, literacy, and social skills and children's motor development. Describes the use and benefits of MAPS observational…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education, Evaluation Methods
Kentucky State Dept. of Education, Frankfort. – 1991
This technical assistance paper presents information designed to assist school personnel in assessing the strengths and needs of children and planning developmentally appropriate curriculum strategies. The first topic addressed is assessment strategies, which include developmental screening, diagnostic instruments, teacher observation, parent…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Child Development, Curriculum Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Hardacre, Jennifer F. – 1991
This practicum was designed to develop learning experiences for teachers which would improve their ability to be accountable for children's progress in play-oriented educational programs. The primary objective was to increase teachers' competence with regard to knowledge about play, and their skill in assessing and reporting developmental progress…
Descriptors: Child Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Dramatic Play, Early Childhood Education
Albrecht, Kay; Miller, Linda G. – 2000
Based on the view that curricula for young children should involve thinking and planning for everything that can contribute to child development and the teacher's relationship with the child and the family, this book details a comprehensive, interactive curriculum for infants from birth to 18 months. Following an introductory chapter presenting…
Descriptors: Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Development, Curriculum, Day Care
Albrecht, Kay; Miller, Linda G. – 2000
Based on the view that curricula for young children should involve thinking and planning for everything that can contribute to child development and the teacher's relationship with the child and the family, this book details a comprehensive, interactive curriculum for toddlers 18 to 36 months. Following an introductory chapter presenting the…
Descriptors: Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Development, Curriculum, Day Care
Daniels, Ellen R.; Stafford, Kay – 1999
The Step by Step program was begun in 1994 as an experiment linking sound early childhood educational (ECE) practice with concepts of democracy to create classrooms in which children practice choice and learn critical thinking skills, and in which parents actively participate in their child's education. This manual extends the concepts of…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Childhood Needs, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment
