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WorksheetsECD 108 - 3 - Observing in the early childhood classroom
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 14mins
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
Assessment that occurs within the context of daily activitis and routines is called
Periodic testing
Fact based assessment
Authentic assessment
User friendly
The level at which an assessment accurately and consistently measures student progress or achievement is called
Factualization
Reliability
Truthfulness
Trust factor
The process of gathering information, organizing data, interpreting results and making decisions about student ability or progress is called
Asking necessary questions
Playing God
Observation
Assessment
Short descriptions by teachers or others of an observed event or incident with one or more children are called
Snapshots
Anecdotal notes
Planning process
Mirror images
