Author(s): Sue Martin

Observation and Assessment

This 7th edition of Take a Look has taken a move forward in meeting current needs. The book's main purpose is to provide a text for a core observation course for early childhood educators or Kindergarten teachers.Through its coverage of introductory early childhood skills courses, child development, curriculum, and behaviour guidance, Take a Look allows learners to make content connections between courses.  

KEY TOPICS:

Observation: An introduction;Lenses and Filters;Observing children through the lens of early childhood development;Observing children through the lens of play;Narrative observations;Methods of observing and recording;Observing and evaluating children's environments;Observations that give cause for concern;Authentic Assessment and portfolios;Documentation and reflection;Analyzing observations and evidence and responding to findings

MARKET:

Appropriate for ntroduction to Early Childhood Education Courses.