Meaningful, developmentally appropriateobservationand assessment are core components of every early learning setting. In today'sworld of data collection, high-stakes testing, and accountability, it isvitally important to understand how to effectively assess young children infamiliar settings; use this data to inform the curriculum; and communicate thisinformation with staff, families, and communities. Carrying on the work of the first volume of Spotlight on Young Children:Observation and Assessment, this book brings togetherall-new articles curated by Hilary Seitz, director for educator and…mehr
Meaningful, developmentally appropriateobservationand assessment are core components of every early learning setting. In today'sworld of data collection, high-stakes testing, and accountability, it isvitally important to understand how to effectively assess young children infamiliar settings; use this data to inform the curriculum; and communicate thisinformation with staff, families, and communities. Carrying on the work of the first volume of Spotlight on Young Children:Observation and Assessment, this book brings togetherall-new articles curated by Hilary Seitz, director for educator and leadershipprograms in the California State University system. Organized into threedistinct parts, the contributions Discuss changing the landscapeof observation and assessment Emphasize the need forassessment to be culturally and linguistically responsive Showcase a variety ofreasons why educators use observation and assessment, exploring informationabout the foundations and meanings behind them Highlight different facets of theauthentic assessment process and how to capture thinking and learning moments Address reflecting on,celebrating, and including all children by identifying their uniquestrengths and needs and using a variety of supporting strategies Each article in this collection is accompanied by questions toprompt deeper thinking on the content. With this resource, continue to grow yourunderstanding of how observation and assessment can guide your instruction andpromote children's learning.
Hilary Seitz, PhD, is director for educator and leadership programs in the California State University system. She advocates and supports statewide efforts to support early childhood education and the new California PK–3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential. Dr. Seitz is professor emerita in early childhood education at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Her research areas have been in early literacy development, collaborative practices between families and schools including culturally responsive pedagogies, emergent curriculum development, documentation, authentic assessment, and social constructivist learning theories inspired by Reggio Emilia practices.
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Introduction Hilary Seitz Part 1: Purposes of Observation and Assessment Foundations of Assessment for Preschool Settings Catherine Scott-Little, with Kathy L. Reschke Meaningful Assessment and Documentation: How Directors Can Support Teaching and Learning Debbie LeeKeenan and Iris Chin Ponte Assessing Agency in Learning Contexts: A First, Critical Step to Assessing Children Natacha Ndabahagamye Jones, Amber T. Fowler, and Jennifer Keys Adair Part 2: Strategies for Observing and Assessing Authentic Assessment: A Strengths-Based Approach to Making Thinking, Learning, and Development Visible Anecdotal Records: Practical Strategies for Taking Meaningful Notes Celeste C. Bates, Stephanie M. Madison, and Hayley J. Hoover Bringing Observation and Documentation to Life in Infant and Toddler Settings Unlocking the Potential of Data-Driven Coaching: Child Assessment Evidence as a Guide for Informing Instructional Practices Christine M. Snyder and Holly P. Delgado Effective Kindergarten Readiness Assessments: Influencing Policy, Informing Instruction, and Creating Joyful Classrooms Elliot Regenstein, Maia C. Connors, Rio Romero-Jurado, and Joyce Weiner Photographs and Learning Progressions: Supports for Intentional Assessment and Instruction in Mathematics Sarah Roller Dyess, Elizabeth Petit Cunningham, and Katherine Ariemma Marin Assessing Opportunities to Support Each Child:12 Practices for Quality Inclusion < br>Camille Catlett and Elena P. Soukakou Embedded Learning Opportunities for Children with and Without Disabilities Christan G. Coogle, Emily M. Rose, Jennifer R. Ottley, Jennifer A. Brown, and Mollie K. Romano Authentic and Meaningful Developmental Screening in Early Childhood Marisa Macy and Stefano J. Bagnato Enhancing Toddlers’ Communication Skills: Partnerships with Speech-Language Pathologists Janet L. Gooch
Introduction Hilary Seitz Part 1: Purposes of Observation and Assessment Foundations of Assessment for Preschool Settings Catherine Scott-Little, with Kathy L. Reschke Meaningful Assessment and Documentation: How Directors Can Support Teaching and Learning Debbie LeeKeenan and Iris Chin Ponte Assessing Agency in Learning Contexts: A First, Critical Step to Assessing Children Natacha Ndabahagamye Jones, Amber T. Fowler, and Jennifer Keys Adair Part 2: Strategies for Observing and Assessing Authentic Assessment: A Strengths-Based Approach to Making Thinking, Learning, and Development Visible Anecdotal Records: Practical Strategies for Taking Meaningful Notes Celeste C. Bates, Stephanie M. Madison, and Hayley J. Hoover Bringing Observation and Documentation to Life in Infant and Toddler Settings Unlocking the Potential of Data-Driven Coaching: Child Assessment Evidence as a Guide for Informing Instructional Practices Christine M. Snyder and Holly P. Delgado Effective Kindergarten Readiness Assessments: Influencing Policy, Informing Instruction, and Creating Joyful Classrooms Elliot Regenstein, Maia C. Connors, Rio Romero-Jurado, and Joyce Weiner Photographs and Learning Progressions: Supports for Intentional Assessment and Instruction in Mathematics Sarah Roller Dyess, Elizabeth Petit Cunningham, and Katherine Ariemma Marin Assessing Opportunities to Support Each Child:12 Practices for Quality Inclusion < br>Camille Catlett and Elena P. Soukakou Embedded Learning Opportunities for Children with and Without Disabilities Christan G. Coogle, Emily M. Rose, Jennifer R. Ottley, Jennifer A. Brown, and Mollie K. Romano Authentic and Meaningful Developmental Screening in Early Childhood Marisa Macy and Stefano J. Bagnato Enhancing Toddlers’ Communication Skills: Partnerships with Speech-Language Pathologists Janet L. Gooch
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