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Author Sharman, Carole, author.

Title Summative assessment in the early years : a guide to observational techniques for anyone working with young children / Carole Sharman, Wendy Cross and Diana Vennis.

Publication Info. London : Bloomsbury Education, 2015.

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Description 1 online resource
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Contents Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Introduction; 1 Why do observations?; Why do we observe children?; Observation methods; Understanding children's needs and experiences; 2 Developmental milestones from birth to 60 months; Birth to 11 months; 8 to 20 months; 16 to 26 months; 22 to 36 months; 30 to 50 months; 40 to 60 months; 3 Observational techniques; A step-by-step guide; Types of observational technique; Observational techniques in practice; Suggested aims and objectives; 4 Utilising observations planning and assessment.
Assessing a child's development Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage; Early Learning Goals -- prime areas of learning; Early Learning Goals -- specific areas of learning; Completion of an Early Years Foundation Stage Profile; 5 Enabling environments; Creating indoor environments for young children; Exploratory play; Discovery opportunities; Creating outdoor environments for young children; Further reading; Useful websites; Glossary of healthcare and educational professionals.
Summary An informative practical guide to observation, assessment and planning in EYFS settings. The main focus of this book covers how to observe children in the setting, and how, using the results from summative assessment in partnership with parents, can help children fill their potential. Clearly set out, user friendly advice, linked to Early Years Matters and brought to life by full-colour photographs of real children in real settings.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references.
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Subject Early childhood education.
Early childhood education.
Educational evaluation.
Educational evaluation.
Education -- Standards.
EDUCATION -- Administration -- General.
Education -- Standards.
EDUCATION -- Organizations & Institutions.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Author Cross, Wendy, author.
Vennis, Diana, author.
Other Form: Print version: Sharman, Carole. Summative Assessment in the Early Years. London : Bloomsbury Publishing, ©2015 9781472913494
ISBN 9781472915177 (electronic book)
1472915178 (electronic book)
9781472913494
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