DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF YOUNG CHILDERN 4

Topic outline

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  General

  HDFS 322
  DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF YOUNG CHILDERN 4 (1+3)
  

  
  

  L. UMA DEVI, ANGRAU, Hyderabad
  Shahnaz Jahan,
  C.H.Sc, Pantnagar
  

  
  
  
  

  LEARNING OUTCOMES
  
  
  At the end of the course, the student will have knowledge of
  
  

  • Concepts in Early Intervention
  • Theoretical perspectives in Early Intervention
  • Models / approaches in Early Intervention
  • Early Intervention curricula
  • Instructional methods in early intervention
  • Programme models in early intervention
  • Team models in early intervention
  • Assessment in early intervention
  • Early intervention therapies & services
  • Importance of evaluation in early intervention
  • Govt provisions, acts & services for special children

  
  

  • News forum
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  Topic 1

  Introduction to Assessment

  • Concept and Definitions Page
  • Functions /purpose of Assessment Page
  • Screening Page
  • Diagnosis Page
  • Placement Page
  • Programme planning Page
  • Evaluation Page
  • Stages of the Assessment Process Page
  • Stage I – Child find/case finding Page
  • Stage II-Developmental Screening Page
  • Stage III- Diagnosis Page
  • Stage IV- Individualized Planning of Programmes & Interventions Page
  • Stage V- Performance Monitoring Page
  • Stage VI- Programme Evaluation Page
  • Characteristics of effective child Assessment Page
  • Types of Assessment Instruments Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 2

  Domains of Assessments

  • Domains of Assessments Page
  • Cognitive functioning-Assessment Page
  • Testing of intelligence Page
  • Assessment of academic achievement Page
  • Assessment of sensory activity Page
  • Assessment of Perceptual motor abilities Page
  • Assessment of language and Communication Page
  • Language Assessment Page
  • Reference Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 3

  Domains of Assessment

  • Assessment of Motor skills Page
  • Gross Motor Skills Page
  • Fine Motor Skills Page
  • Assessment of Self help skills Page
  • Development of Self help skills Page
  • Assessment of Social & Emotional Functioning Page
  • Attachment Page
  • Social Interaction Page
  • Reference Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 4

  Environmental Assessment

  • Concept of Ecological assessment Page
  • Dimensions of environment Page
  • Physical space Page
  • Open plan facility Page
  • Closed plan facility Page
  • Modified open plan facility Page
  • Organization and supervision of space Page
  • Zone procedure Page
  • Materials Page
  • Social aspects Page
  • Contingency experiences Page
  • Guidelines for Assessing Environments Page
  • Assessment of effects of environments Page
  • Tools used to assess different environments Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 5

  Techniques And Trends In Infant And Early Childhood Asessment

  • Traditional Alternative methods used in assessment Page
  • Play evaluations Page
  • Arena assessment Page
  • Interactive strategies Page
  • Observations Page
  • Situational questionnaires Page
  • Ecobehavioural interviews Page
  • Factors contributing to current changes in Assessment Page
  • Changing concepts of the purpose of assessment Page
  • Changing concepts of how children develop and learn Page
  • Changing nature of school and center populations Page
  • Changing educational outcomes, curricula and teaching strategies Page
  • Mandated testing and assessment Page
  • Limitations and inadequacies of standardized testing Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 6

  Trends and challenges in developmental assessment of young children

  • Introduction Page
  • Current trends in infant and early childhood assessment Page
  • Special Considerations For Assessing Young Children Page
  • Special issues in testing preschoolers Page
  • Non discriminatory assessment Page
  • Importance of establishing rapport between the child and the examiner Page
  • Other considerations in assessing young children Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 7

  Tools & Techniques of Assessment

  • Evolution of measurements to Young Children Page
  • Methods for Evaluating Young Children Page
  • Observation Page
  • Purpose of observation Page
  • Rationale/ reasons for direct observation Page
  • Types of Observations Page
  • Anecdotal records Page
  • Time Sampling Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 8

  Observation methods of evaluating young children

  • Observation Methods of evaluating young children: Informal measures Page
  • Event sampling Page
  • Check lists Page
  • Uses / Purpose of checklists Page
  • Rating scale Page
  • Types of rating scales Page
  • Sociometry Page
  • Case study Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 9

  Neurobehavioural Assessment Of Newborn Infant

  • Neonatal assessment Page
  • Contribution of different fields for neonatal assessment Page
  • Dimensions /Domains of Neonatal Assessment Page
  • Neurological integrity Page
  • Behavioural organization Page
  • Individual differences in temperament Page
  • Neonatal assessment methods Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 10

  Scales used in neonatal assessment

  • Assessment techniques Page
  • Neurological and neuro behavioural assessment techniques Page
  • The Neonatal behavioural assessment scale (NBAS) by Brazelton Page
  • Milani Comparetti Motor Development Screening test (MC MDST) Page
  • Neurological Assessment of Pre term and full term infants Page
  • Psychological /psychometric assessment Page
  • Bayley scale of infant Development (BSID) Page
  • Denver Developmental Screening test (DDST) Page
  • Gesell Developmental Schedules (GDS) Page
  • Infant Psychological Development Scale (IPDS) Page
  • Developmental interactive tradition Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 11

  Assessment of Infants & Toddlers

  • Meaning & Importance of Assessment Page
  • Special considerations in assessing infants & Toddlers Page
  • Activity level/distractibility Page
  • Variable states / attention span Page
  • Wariness of strangers Page
  • Inconsistent Performance in unfamiliar environment Page
  • Experts involved in assessing infants and toddlers Page
  • Characteristics of effective examiner Page
  • Flexibility Page
  • Planning Page
  • Alternating items Page
  • Reinforcement procedures Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 12

  Categories of Assessment Tests

  • Categories of Assessment tests for infants & toddlers Page
  • Socio emotional Page
  • Self Help/Adaptive Page
  • Cognition Page
  • Language and Communication Page
  • Motor Area Page
  • Other tests Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 13

  Early childhood Assessment

  • Early childhood assessment Page
  • Special considerations /Guide lines while assessing preschool children Page
  • Approaches of preschool assessment Page
  • Natural Assessment model Page
  • System to plan early childhood services Page
  • Forms of Assessment Page
  • Tests Used For Pre-Schoolers Page
  • Intelligence tests Page
  • Tests to measure other domains/multiple domains Page
  • Readiness/pre-academic instruments Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 14

  Interpretation of assessment information

  • Interpretation of assessment Steps Page
  • Ensuring the authensity and trust worthiness of data Page
  • Interpret and Understand the meaning of assessment findings Page
  • Cautionarary Page
  • Considering the total socio cultural contexts on children’s actions Page
  • Comparing, understanding and performance to developmental or curriculum expectations Page
  • Analyze information for evidence of the learning process and strategies Page
  • Reference Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 15

  Parent Involvement In Child Assessment

  • Parent involvement in child assessment Page
  • Multiple measures & sources include Page
  • Types of assessments Page
  • Interdisciplinary assessment Page
  • Ecologically valid assessment Page
  • Non- discriminatory assessment Page
  • Reference Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 16

  Ethical issues in assessment of young children

  • Aspects Page
  • Ethics must regulate human affairs Page
  • Ethics regarding related challenges of assessment staff and instructional staff Page
  • Ethics regarding the professionals who device the instruments and publishers who provide them to public Page
  • Labelling Page
  • Legal, Ethical and Professional responsibilities in Assessment Page
  • Barriers in assessment include Page
  • Conceptual barriers Page
  • Measurement barrier Page
  • Child barriers Page
  • Staff barrier Page
  • Institutional barriers Page
  • Reference Page
  • Assessment Quiz