Overview

A practical and accessible introduction to early childhood observation methods. Take A Look: Observation and Portfolio Assessment in Early Childhood has been praised for its practical approach, clarity, and ease of use. Its detailed coverage of observation methods leads the reader to develop skills in seeing, recording, understanding, and assessing the development of young children. These essential skills are presented both within a culturally-sensitive framework and with an emphasis on the complexities and importance of the reader’s role. This 7th edition of Take a Look has taken a move forward in meeting current needs. The book’s main purpose is to provide a text for a core observation course for early childhood educators or Kindergarten teachers.Through its coverage of introductory early childhood skills courses, child development, curriculum, and behaviour guidance, Take a Look allows learners to make content connections between courses.  

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Author:   Susan Martin
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Addison Wesley
Edition:   7th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 20.30cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.037kg
ISBN:  

9780134681689

ISBN 10:   0134681681
Pages:   656
Publication Date:   16 March 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Part 1: Principles Chapter 1: Observation: An introduction Chapter 2: Lenses and Filters Chapter 3: Observing children through the lens of early childhood development Chapter 4: Observing children through the lens of play Part 2: Protocols Chapter 5: Narrative observations Chapter 6: Methods of observing and recording Part 3: Pathways Chapter 7: Observing and evaluating children’s environments Chapter 8: Observations that give cause for concern Part 4: Practices in authentic assessment Chapter 9: Authentic Assessment and portfolios Chapter 10: Documentation and reflection Chapter 11: Analyzing observations and evidence and responding to findings

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