Assessment for Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage

Download or read book Assessment for Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage written by Denise Chadwick and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2010-03-12 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you struggling with the complexities of assessment? Demystifying the process of assessment for learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Assessment for Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage explains in straightforward language how to put principles into practice. Looking at models of assessment, the book draws heavily on examples of real assessments from practice, and the relevant theory is explained in context. Lessons from research are applied to best practice, and issues covered include: self-assessment and peer assessment collecting evidence as a basis for making judgements how to track the child's development in the six areas of learning using assessment to inform future planning summative assessment in the EYFS involving parents and carers in the assessment process using assessment to support children with additional needs moderation