Development and Assessment of Young Children

Developmental assessment of Young children 4 (1+3)

Lesson 5:Techniques And Trends In Infant And Early Childhood Assessment

Factors contributing to current changes in Assessment

Several social and educational factors contribute to current changes in assessment practices. These include

1. Changing concepts of the purpose of assessment
2. Changing concepts of how children develop and learn
3. Changing nature of school and center populations
4. Changing educational outcomes, curricula and teaching strategies
5. Mandated testing and assessment
6. Limitations and inadequacies of standardized testing