Development and Assessment of Young Children

Developmental assessment of Young children 4 (1+3)

Lesson 8:Observation methods of evaluating young children

Check lists

Check lists are lists of sequential behaviors’ arranged in a system of categories. The observer can use the check lists to determine if the child exhibits the behaviors or skills listed. The checklists are used when many behaviors are to be observed. It can be used quickly and easily.

Checklist are frame work for assessment and evaluation ,instructional planning, record keeping and communities with parents about what is being taught and how their child is progressing.