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Assessing Young Children » (3rd Edition)

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Authors: Gayle Mindes
ISBN-13: 9780131718210, ISBN-10: 0131718215
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Date Published: April 2006
Edition: 3rd Edition

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Author Biography: Gayle Mindes

Book Synopsis

Assessing Young Children addresses theory and provides illustrations of appropriate practice for prospective teachers, as well as discusses current trends for experienced teachers.

It approaches assessment as an integral part of the teaching-learning process. Key components of the assessment system advocated include cultural sensitivity, parent collaboration and a vision of inclusionary practice in all early childhood environments-child care and school. This book reflects the knowledge base of early childhood and early childhood special education.

For courses in Assessment in early childhood education.

Table of Contents

1A comprehensive assessment system for birth through age 82
2Developing family partnerships in assessment30
3Observation as the key method in the system58
4Using basic concepts of measurement98
5Testing : choosing the right measure128
6Using alternative assessment strategies160
7Record keeping, reporting, and collaborating with families and others190
8Building a child study226
9Special issues in infant and toddler assessment258
10Issues in preschool assessment284
11Special issues in primary grades312

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