Assessment for Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage

By Jonathan Glazzard, Anne Webster, Denise Chadwick, et al.

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 assessmentcollecting evidence as a basis for making judgementshow to track the child′s development in the six areas of learningusing assessment to inform future planningsummative assessment in the EYFSinvolving parents and carers in the assessment processusing assessment to support children with additional needsmoderation

Throughout the book there are plenty of practical examples from a range of early years settings, with case studies for the Birth to Five age range.

Students, teachers, teaching assistants, child minders and those working towards Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) will find this an invaluable guide.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1849201226
• ISBN13: 9781849201223
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.6" x 9.4"