Take a Look: Observation and Portfolio Assessment in Early Childhood, 7th edition

Published by Pearson Canada (August 1, 2021) © 2019

  • Susan Martin Centennial College
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Title overview

Hallmark features of this title

  • Taking a Special Look boxes give information on how to observe children with special needs.
  • Observation Samples demonstrate good practice for the core observational and recording methods. Each sample includes pertinent questions to help students appreciate the strengths and challenges of each sample.
  • Provides a focused approach to authentic assessment consistent with current research and exemplary practice.

Table of contents

  1. Observation An introduction
  2. Lenses and Filters
  3. Observing children through the lens of early childhood development
  4. Observing children through the lens of play
  5. Narrative observations
  6. Methods of observing and recording
  7. Observing and evaluating children's environments
  8. Observations that give cause for concern
  9. Authentic Assessment and portfolios
  10. Documentation and reflection
  11. Analyzing observations and evidence and responding to findings

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