ECD 108 - 3 - Observing in the early childhood classroom

Observation, documentation and reflection are important skills for early childhood educators.

• True

• False

Learning about development is a _____________ process

• Tiring

• Difficult

• Continous

• One time

You can learn a lot about a child simply by

• Watching

• Directing

• Adjusting

• Judging

Assessment is a combination of two steps (pick two)

• Collecting data and evidence

• Interpreting data collected

• Having children take quizzes

• Interviewing parents about children

The definition of reliability is

• Being on time always

• Having strong shoulders to lean on

• Being trustworthy

• The level at which an assessment accurately and consistently measures student progress

When writing anecdotal notes you should

• Describe events in the same order they occurred

• Write down the negative behaviors first

• Write down the positive behaviors first

• Write down only what you heard the child say

You need to be aware of your own reactions when observing. Your feelings or opinions may cloud your observation.

• True

• False

If a teacher knows what a child can already do, then they can plan for what the child is ready to do next.

• True

• False

Formative assessment is all of the following EXCEPT

• Ongoing, occurs over time

• Used to adapt and adjust curriculum

• For the purpose of monitoring progress

• Used to test the child over and over until they can pass

Summative assessment is all of the following EXCEPT

• Conducted at the end of a time period (semester, learning unit, year)

• For the purpose of measuring achievement, what learning was accomplished, were objectives met?

• Used to determine if learning outcomes were met

• Completed when the child enrolls in the program