Assessing Young Children

by Mindes, Gayle

• ISBN13: 9780130929082
• ISBN10: 0130929085
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

This reader-friendly book takes a holistic approach to what future teachers need to know in order to assess children from birth through age eight, based on the recommendations of professional organizations-NAEYC, AERA, DEC, and ICDL Clinical Practice Guidelines. The author thoroughly addresses theory, provides illustrations of appropriate practice, and discusses current trends, including such ";hot topics"; as high-stakes testing, resisting testing, link to standards-based teaching/assessment, and coping with legislative demands, including HRI Leave No Child Behind. In addition, she emphasizes the importance of including children with disabilities and collaborating successfully with parents. For teachers specializing in Early Childhood Education.

Table of Contents

A Comprehensive Assessment System for Birth Through Age 8	p. 2
Developing Parent Partnerships in Assessment	p. 26
Observing as the Key Method in the System	p. 48
Using Basic Concepts of Measurement	p. 84
Testing in the Right Place	p. 114
Using Alternative Assessment Strategies	p. 148
Record Keeping, Reporting, and Collaborating with Parents and Others	p. 172
Building a Child Study	p. 200
Special Issues in Infant and Toddler Assessment	p. 226
Issues in Preschool Assessment	p. 248
Special Issues in Primary Grades	p. 270
Appendix	p. 299
Glossary	p. 345
Index	p. 351
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