Authentic Assessment of the Young Child : Celebrating Development and Learning

by Puckett, Margaret B.; Black, Janet K

• ISBN13: 9780130802712
• ISBN10: 0130802719
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

This book is not for the "tired and timid" but for those committed professionals who wish to think through a plan that is coherent, cohesive, learner- and family-focused, and work through the development of a defensible (reliable and valid) authentic assessment system. Discusses emerging research in the area of brain development research and its implication for assessment practices. Provides information on the "standards movement" and how these standards can have either a negative or positive impact on developmental goals. Adds a developmental continuum as an appendix to help teachers focus on emerging development rather than on perceived deficits in children. Provides an added chapter on portfolio systems. Places more emphasis on the discussions of diversity and inclusion. For educators and school administrators.

Author Biography

Janet K. Black is Program Development Coordinator for South Texas, Texas A&M International University in San Antonio, Texas.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Authentic Assessment: An Emerging Paradigm	2	(32)
Chapter 2 Implementing Authentic Assessment with Young Children	34	(22)
Chapter 3 The Basic in Authentic Assessment: Understanding Child Development and Learning	56	(50)
Chapter 4 Knowledge of Cultures and Developmental Diversity	106	(44)
Chapter 5 Knowledge of Subject Matter Content in the Curriculum	150	(51)
Chapter 6 Planning for Authentic Assessment	201	(41)
Chapter 7 Portfolio Development and Assessment	242	(20)
Chapter 8 Collaborating with Young Children to Promote Their Self-Assessment and Learning	262	(28)
Chapter 9 Collaborating with Families to Promote Authentic Assessment	290	(24)
Chapter 10 Advocating for Quality Authentic Assessment Practices	314	(15)
Appendix A: Checklist for Diversity in Early Childhood Education and Care	329	(4)
Appendix B: Learning to Read and Write: Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Young Children	333	(18)
Glossary	351	(6)
References	357