EEC3015CBE - Observation and Assessment for Effective Curriculum Planning - EEC3015CBE - Observation and Assessment for Effective Curriculum Planning

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Goals, Benefits, and Uses of Assessment

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Contemporary Perspectives on Research in Assessment and Evaluation in Early Childhood Education by Olivia N. Saracho (Editor)
ISBN: 9781681231525
Publication Date: 2015-07-27
Early Childhood Assessment by Catherine E. Snow (Editor); Susan B. Van Hemel; Committee on Developmental Outcomes and Assessments for Young Children Staff (Contribution by); Board on Children, Youth and Families Staff; Board on Testing and Assessment Staff; Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education Staff; National Academies (U.S.) Staff; National Research Council Staff
ISBN: 9780309124652
Publication Date: 2008-12-21
Multifaceted Assessment for Early Childhood Education by Robert J. Wright
ISBN: 9781412970150
Publication Date: 2009-11-02

Reflective Practice Visual

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Objectivity and Subjectivity in Observation and Assessment

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Observing Young Children by Sandra Smidt
ISBN: 9781138823563
Publication Date: 2015-06-11

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K-W-L-A-Q Report

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Communication Plan

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Observation and Assessment Journal

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