Brookes Publishing Co Sivumäärä: 312 sivua Asu: Pehmeäkantinen kirja Julkaisuvuosi: 2022, 30.11.2022 (lisätietoa) Kieli: Englanti
Meaningful, authentic assessment practices are one key to the success of early childhood inclusion. Prepare current and future teachers with the second edition of this comprehensive textbook, an in‐depth guide to the how and the why of high‐quality assessment in the context of inclusive early childhood settings.Updated with new contributors and coverage of timely new topics, this book takes a blended approach to assessment, combining the latest recommended practices from early childhood education and early childhood special education. Well‐known experts Kristie Pretti‐Frontczak and Jennifer Grisham have developed this text to align with Division for Early Childhood Recommended Practices on assessment. Educators will learn how to select and use assessment instruments, conduct authentic assessment during daily activities and routines, collaborate with families and other team members, master the challenges of kindergarten assessment, conduct eligibility assessments, use assessment to inform program planning and monitor progress, and more.
Ideal for both undergraduate and graduate courses and personnel preparation programs, this comprehensive text gives teachers the knowledge and tools they need to implement high‐quality assessment and reap its benefits: inclusive, family‐centered programming that improves outcomes for all children.
WHATS NEW:
New section on considerations for special populations: dual language learners, children in kindergarten, and children who have severe and multiple disabilities Increased focus on educational equity throughout the book New and expanded coverage of important themes and topics, including authenticity, collaborative partnerships, and data‐based decision making New invited contributors who are experts in the field and advocates for early childhood inclusion More practical materials, including new and extended case studies, a revised Curriculum‐Based Assessment Rating Rubric and glossary, and a list of recommended practices Overview of revised versions of commonly used curriculum‐based assessments, including AEPS‐3, COR Advantage, and Work Sampling System Companion materials for faculty, including PowerPoints with links to activities and resources
