Spotlight on Young Children: Observation and Assessment, Volume 2

Meaningful, developmentallyappropriate observationand assessment are core components of every early learning setting. In todays world of data collection, high-stakes testing, and accountability, it is vitally important to understand how to effectively assess young children in familiar settings; use this data to inform the curriculum; and communicate this information with staff, families, and communities.Carrying on the work of the first volume ofSpotlight on Young Children: Observation and Assessment,this book brings together all-new articles curated by Hilary Seitz, director for educator and leadership programs in the California State University system. Organized into three distinct parts, thecontributionsDiscuss changing the landscape of observation andassessmentEmphasize the need for assessment to be culturally and linguisticallyresponsiveShowcasea variety of reasons why educators use observation and assessment, exploring information about the foundations and meanings behindthemHighlight differentfacetsof the authentic assessment process and how to capture thinking and learningmomentsAddress reflecting on, celebrating, and including all children byidentifyingtheirunique strengths and needs and using a variety of supportingstrategies

Each article in this collection is accompanied by questions to prompt deeper thinking on the content. With this resource, continue togrowyour understanding of how observation and assessment can guide your instruction and promote childrens learning.