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

Published by Pearson Canada (1 May 2018) © 2019

  • Susan Martin Centennial College
5-year accessISBN-13: 9780135976432 | Published 2026Expires: 15 Aug 2031

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Title overview

Take A Look: Observation and Portfolio Assessment in Early Childhood has been praised for its practical approach, clarity, and ease of use. Its detailed coverage of observation methods leads the reader to develop skills in seeing, recording, understanding, and assessing the development of young children. These essential skills are presented both within a culturally-sensitive framework and with an emphasis on the complexities and importance of the reader's role.

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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