ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

EDU3ARE

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject introduces students to the theories and strategies for developing authentic assessment and reporting in early childhood education. Students examine assessment and evaluation as an integral part of the teaching and learning process. They also explore the use of assessment for diagnostic and curriculum development purposes.

School: Education (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Claire Philp-Clark

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: Understanding is consolidated by meeting in 'expert' groups researching the same topic prior to presenting to their group. Peer and self assessed. Investigation of Applied Learning Principles through active and hands on activities for each principle. Interview students and teachers regarding the learning, assessments and outcomes of the program. Identification and discussion of key components observed. Group brainstorms of possible Passion projects modelled and mapped to template. Experiential workshop to explore the range and impact of Specific Learning Disorders eg Dyslexia. Demonstrate understanding and application of strategies to accommodate for SLDs and Trauma  through learning activity design.

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Admitted into either, EBECE, EBECB, EBECP, EBEL or EBECEO

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: EDU2ARE

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Children's learning and development: Contemporary assessment in the early years

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: McLachan, Edwards, Margrain and McLean

Year: 2013

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: PALGRAVE MACMILLAN

ISBN: 9781420256796

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Explore the various tools of assessment throughout Early Childhood Services.
02. Identify the authentic assessment and diagnostic tools utilised locally for assessing and reporting in Early Childhood Education.
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.

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Claire Philp-Clark

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 0 - 0
One 2.00 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Plus one hour of online learning per week

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Online Quizzes (800 word equivalent)

N/AQuizzesIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO2

Child learning profile and interpretation (2000 word equivalent)

N/AOtherIndividualNo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Dramatised Parent Interview (1750 words equivalent) Assessment task will incorporate Group work

N/AOtherGroupNo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Shepparton, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Claire Philp-Clark

Class requirements

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Online Quizzes (800 word equivalent)

N/AQuizzesIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO2

Child learning profile and interpretation (2000 word equivalent)

N/AOtherIndividualNo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Dramatised Parent Interview (1750 words equivalent) Assessment task will incorporate Group work

N/AOtherGroupNo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

On-Line, 2020, Online study 1/4, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Claire Philp-Clark

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 19
Three 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Online Quizzes (800 word equivalent)

N/AQuizzesIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO2

Child learning profile and interpretation (2000 word equivalent)

N/AOtherIndividualNo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Dramatised Parent Interview (1750 words equivalent) Assessment task will incorporate Group work

N/AOtherGroupNo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

On-Line, 2020, Online study 3/4 , Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Claire Philp-Clark

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 34 - 43
Three 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 34 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Online Quizzes (800 word equivalent)

N/AQuizzesIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO2

Child learning profile and interpretation (2000 word equivalent)

N/AOtherIndividualNo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Dramatised Parent Interview (1750 words equivalent) Assessment task will incorporate Group work

N/AOtherGroupNo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

On-Line, 2020, Online study 4/4 , Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Claire Philp-Clark

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 46 - 0
Three 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 46 to week 0 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Online Quizzes (800 word equivalent)

N/AQuizzesIndividualNo20SILO1, SILO2

Child learning profile and interpretation (2000 word equivalent)

N/AOtherIndividualNo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Dramatised Parent Interview (1750 words equivalent) Assessment task will incorporate Group work

N/AOtherGroupNo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3