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ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
EDU3ARE
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces students to the theories and strategies for developing authentic assessment and reporting in early childhood education. Students examine assessment and evaluation as an integral part of the teaching and learning process. They also explore the use of assessment for diagnostic and curriculum development purposes.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGinette Cook
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Children's learning and development: Contemporary assessment in the early years | Prescribed | McLachan, Edwards, Margrain and McLean, 2013 | PALGRAVE MACMILLAN |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explore the various tools of assessment throughout Early Childhood Services.
- Activities:
- TBE
02. Identify the authentic assessment and diagnostic tools utilized locally for assessing and reporting in Early Childhood Education.
- Activities:
- TBE
03. Demonstrate quality observations and documentation to monitor, interpret, plan for, and reflect upon a child's interests, emerging development, thinking styles, social interactions, emotional status, physical abilities and capabilities.
- Activities:
- TBE
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Week 09-21, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGenevieve Johnson
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
Three 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Quizzes | Hurdle requirement: 80% participation in online workbook is required to pass this subject. | 20 | 01, 02 |
| Child learning profile and interpretation | 40 | 02, 03 | |
| Dramatised Parent Interview | 40 | 02, 03 |
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGenevieve Johnson
Class requirements
Lecture/Workshop
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus one hour of online learning per week"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Quizzes | Hurdle requirement: 80% participation in online workbook is required to pass this subject. | 20 | 01, 02 |
| Child learning profile and interpretation | 40 | 02, 03 | |
| Dramatised Parent Interview | 40 | 02, 03 |