EDU3ARE
ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
EDU3ARE
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces you to the theories and strategies for developing authentic assessment and reporting in early childhood education. You will examine assessment and evaluation as an integral part of the teaching and learning process. You will also explore the use of assessment for diagnostic and curriculum development purposes.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorCarla Jeffrey
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admitted into EBEL or EBECB or EBECP
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Children's learning and development: Contemporary assessment in the early years | Prescribed | McLachan, Edwards, Margrain and McLean, 2013 | PALGRAVE MACMILLAN |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explore the various tools of assessment throughout Early Childhood Services.
- Activities:
- Lectures, workshops plus online material and tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Identify the authentic assessment and diagnostic tools utilized locally for assessing and reporting in Early Childhood Education.
- Activities:
- Lectures, workshops plus online material and tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
03. Demonstrate quality observations and documentation to monitor, interpret, plan for, and reflect upon a child's interests, emerging development, thinking styles, social interactions, emotional status, physical abilities and capabilities.
- Activities:
- Lectures, workshops plus online material and tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarla Jeffrey
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Quizzes (800 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Child learning profile and interpretation (2000 word equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Dramatised Parent Interview (1750 words equivalent) | Assessment task will incorporate Group work | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
Online, 2018, Online Study 1/4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarla Jeffrey
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 19
Three 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Quizzes (800 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Child learning profile and interpretation (2000 word equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Dramatised Parent Interview (1750 words equivalent) | Assessment task will incorporate Group work | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
Online, 2018, Online Study 3/4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarla Jeffrey
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 34 - 43
Three 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week from week 34 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Quizzes (800 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Child learning profile and interpretation (2000 word equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Dramatised Parent Interview (1750 words equivalent) | Assessment task will incorporate Group work | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
Shepparton, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarla Jeffrey
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Quizzes (800 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Child learning profile and interpretation (2000 word equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Dramatised Parent Interview (1750 words equivalent) | Assessment task will incorporate Group work | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |