Assessment Here and Abroad
To view a child holistically it is important to understand
what assessment is. It isn’t just a
standardized test, rather assessment is a process where information is
collected, synthesized and interpreted.
This information is then used to drive instruction and special needs
services. A holistic assessment would
gather information through observation, parent interviews, and analysis of work
samples (Epstein, Schwelnhart, Debuin-Parechi, Robin, 2004). Assessment is an important aspect of
education of children. It should be used
to support children, teachers, and programs.
It is important that before selecting an instrument for use with a given
set of children, assessors should be able to explain why that specific measure
is being used and what the purpose of the assessment is (Epstein, Schwelnhart,
Debuin-Parechi, Robin).
Resources
Epstein, A. & Schwelnhart, L. & DeBuin-Parechi, A.
& Robin, K. (2004). Preschool Policy Matters. National Institute for Early
Education Research. High/Scope. New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Retrieved from http://nieer.org/resources/policybriefs/7.pdf
Assessments can also be verbal. Assessments should be done throughout the year to see the progress and to see exactly what is needed to be worked on.
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