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achievement
and
reflection
in
all
become
become
more
empowered
engaged
learners.
in
Parents
assessment
also
through
1. Benefit children
Display
childrens
development,
growth
and
methods
For example, a teacher should NOT just use running records to
assess a childs progress; she should use a variety of sources and
methods such as the work samples, videos, photographs,
checklists to measure the childs development
Childs Pseudonym: Jo
Class Level: Nursery
Level of school
entry - refers to
the level when
child is first
enrolled in the
centre
The date
when the
data was
keyed into
the portfolio
Documentation
Observation
Photo Documentation
Observation #1 (Sample)
Observers Name:
Kristin Lim Fang Li
Childs Name:
Jo
Observation
Date/Time:
5th July 2014,
2.45pm
Childs Age
(yy/mm):
4 year 0 month
Venue:
In Jos house
Setting:
At childrens eating area with his cousin
Learning Domain Areas:
Matching Skills and Relationship
Management
Developmental Skill Domains:
Cognitive and Social-Emotional Skills
Observers
Name YOUR
name
Setting What
the child was
doing at the
time of
observation
Learning Domains
specific skills
Developmental
Domains areas of
development
Objectives:
CORRESPOND
Child will be able to:
KCG Numeracy - 1.6 Pair related objects
Refer to KCG
(fork to spoon)
in appendix
KCG Self and Social Awareness - 4.4
when setting
Recognize ways to establish and
objectives
maintain friendships
Objectives should match
Contextual Significance
Grammar used
should be in
PAST tense
Para
1
Observation
Data
After the cake
was distributed
on the table, I
asked Jo to assist
me to match
and place the
utensils on the
table. Jo placed
two forks side by
side for a plate
and two spoon
side by for
another plate.
His helper then
rearranged the
utensils
accordingly
Photograph
(in colour)
Data is
collected in one
observation
Interpretatio
n Data
Jo was
unable to
pair related
objects and
needs
practice on
paring
related
objects
As Jo was eating
his cake, he
smiled and
asked Ben: Is
the muffin nice?
Ben nodded his
head. Jo smiled
and said: Nice
ah? Must take
some more ok?
Jo was able
to
recognize
ways to
establish
and
maintain
friendship
via striking a
conversatio
n and
seeking the
opinions of
others
Photo Documentation
Observation #2 (Sample)
Observers Name:
Kristin Lim Fang Li
Observation
Date/Time:
19th July 2014,
3.40pm
Childs Age
(yy/mm):
4 year 0 month
Childs Name:
Jo
Venue:
In Jos house
Setting:
At the dining table, singing the birthday
song
Learning Domain Area/s:
Language & Literacy and Gross Motor
Skills Development
Developmental Skill Domain/s:
Cognitive and Physical Skills
Learning and
Developmental
skills show be
different than
the first
observation
Objectives:
CORRESPOND
Child will be able to:
KCG Language and Literacy - 1.3 Use
verbs to refer to actions
Refer to KCG
in appendix
KCG Motor Skills - 2.4 Use the plastic knife
when setting
to cut the birthday cake independently
objectives
Contextual Significance
Objectives should match
childs developmental age
Para
1
Observation
Data
Photograph
(in colour)
Interpretat
ion Data
Jo is able
to use
verbs such
as blow
to refer to
actions
Jo held the
plastic knife with
his right hand and
proceeds to cut
the cake. As Jo
was slicing, his
face scrunched.
Jo then placed
his left hand on
top of his right
hand, and cut
the cake again.
Jo looked at his
mother and said,
"cannot, very
hard". Jo's mother
said, "never mind,
we will cut
together". She
placed her hands
on top of Jo's and
sliced through the
cakey.
Jo is
unable to
cut the
birthday
cake
independe
ntly. He
needs
more
practice in
his arms
and wrists
muscles
Data is
collected in
one
observation
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Cognitive Development
In the cognitive domain, Jo (4 year 0
month) is unable to pair related objects
such as forks and spoon (observation 1,
paragraph 1).
Social-Emotional Development
In the social-emotional domain, Jo is
able to display ways to establish and
maintain friendships (observation 1,
paragraph 2).
Do make
reference to
observation
for evidence
Language Development
In the language domain, Jo is able to
use verbs to refer to actions (observation
2, paragraph 1).
As child did not display
Physical Development
Gross Motor Skills
Recommendations
(Sample)
Cognitive Development
To support and provide opportunities
for Jo (4 year 0 month) to practice
cognitive development in matching
of
related
objects,
teacher
can
childrens
lunch
break time.
and
tea
Teacher should plan
activities for ALL areas
of development;
regardless if child is
able/unable to meet
the objectives
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References
Benner, S. M., & Grim, J. (2012). Assessment of young children with special
needs: A context-based approach. New York, NY: Routledge.
Dichtelmiller , M. L. (2011). The power of assessment: Transforming teaching
and learning. Washington, WA: Teaching Strategies.
Grotewell, P. G., & Burton, Y. R. (2008). Early childhood education: Issues
and developments. New York, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc
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Templates for
Observations
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Demographic Data of
focus child
Childs Name:
Class Level:
Age:
Date of Birth:
Gender:
Family Structure:
Primary Caregiver:
Level of School Entry:
Hobbies:
Demographic Data entry date:
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Photo Documentation
Observation #1
Observers Name:
Observation
Date/Time:
Childs Name:
Venue:
Setting:
Objectives:
Child will be able to:
Contextual Significance
17
Para
Observation Data
Photograph
(in colour)
18
Interpretati
on Data
Photo Documentation
Observation #2
Observers Name:
Observation
Date/Time:
Childs Name:
Venue:
Setting:
Objectives:
Child will be able to:
Contextual Significance
19
Para
Photograph
(in colour)
Observation Data
20
Interpretati
on Data
Summary Report of
childs progress
Cognitive Development
Social-Emotional Development
Language Development
Physical Development
Gross Motor Skills
21
Recommendations
Cognitive Development
Social-Emotional Development
Language Development
Physical Development
Gross Motor Skills
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