Early childhood curriculum, assessment and program evaluation
Answers to questions about early childhood curriculum, child assessment and program evaluation are the foundation of this position statement from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). United States
Evaluation in early childhood: An overview
Evaluation has a strong influence on teaching and learning. Evaluation in early childhood classrooms can promote learning, build confidence, and develop children's understanding of themselves and their abilities. Canada
Evaluating and improving the early childhood program
Various aspects of the early childhood program are evaluated in terms of what you should see and why, the warning signs that the program is not working and suggested teaching strategies to change and improve the program. Canada
Evaluation sharing information with parents
Suggested ways to share information with parents about their child's progress. Canada
Portfolios and parents: An unbeatable combination
The use of portfolios has added another source for documenting how young children grow and learn over time. While checklists and tests sort children into categories, portfolios focus on the growth of the individual child. United States
Ecological assessment approaches
Ecological assessment incorporates all aspects of the child's environment including home, child care settings, community programs, and family life. A checklist. United States
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