Based on this week’s reading assignment titled Basic of Assessment the four reasons why we assess children are (McAfee, et al.):
1. To monitor children’s development and learning. As early childhood educators we able to find out where children are in “particular aspects of growth, development, and learning-individually or as a group” (McAfee, et al, 2004. P.6). The information we gather assist us to identify the child’s strengths and needs. For instance, if at the beginning of the school year I observe that several children are having trouble understanding of taking turns. I will model and plan activities that will introduce them to turn taking. For example at the sensory table I will put a sign that says two with two children sitting …show more content…
Also at meal time I will engage with the children in conversation. I will also model language, expand, narrate, and asks open-ended questions. Throughout the day I will provides opportunities for children to engage in turn taking and dialogue in conversation. As an “Early childhood educator I understand that oral language development is a critical component of later reading success” (NAEYC, 2013. p.10). Also I will set up a conference with the children families. First I would talk to the child’s parent to obtain information regarding how the child communicates at home, medical history, and learn about their culture. Following, I will inform them of my concern. Afterward, I will generate a referral and provide them resources to community agencies that will be able to assist …show more content…
To report to and communicate with others. Besides sharing the information amongst specialist, educators, and researchers (McAfee, et al, 2004. P.8). According to the NAEYC (2004) “this assessment information is also used for program evaluation and for accountability” (p.8). Also it is important to share the information we have gathered with the families of the children we serve. Sharing this information with them allows us to work in a partnership in meeting their child’s needs. “Early childhood programs have long recognized the importance of involving families in their children education and development” (Beaty, 2014.
1. To monitor children’s development and learning. As early childhood educators we able to find out where children are in “particular aspects of growth, development, and learning-individually or as a group” (McAfee, et al, 2004. P.6). The information we gather assist us to identify the child’s strengths and needs. For instance, if at the beginning of the school year I observe that several children are having trouble understanding of taking turns. I will model and plan activities that will introduce them to turn taking. For example at the sensory table I will put a sign that says two with two children sitting …show more content…
Also at meal time I will engage with the children in conversation. I will also model language, expand, narrate, and asks open-ended questions. Throughout the day I will provides opportunities for children to engage in turn taking and dialogue in conversation. As an “Early childhood educator I understand that oral language development is a critical component of later reading success” (NAEYC, 2013. p.10). Also I will set up a conference with the children families. First I would talk to the child’s parent to obtain information regarding how the child communicates at home, medical history, and learn about their culture. Following, I will inform them of my concern. Afterward, I will generate a referral and provide them resources to community agencies that will be able to assist …show more content…
To report to and communicate with others. Besides sharing the information amongst specialist, educators, and researchers (McAfee, et al, 2004. P.8). According to the NAEYC (2004) “this assessment information is also used for program evaluation and for accountability” (p.8). Also it is important to share the information we have gathered with the families of the children we serve. Sharing this information with them allows us to work in a partnership in meeting their child’s needs. “Early childhood programs have long recognized the importance of involving families in their children education and development” (Beaty, 2014.