DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF YOUNG CHILDERN 4

Developmental assessment of Young children 4 (1+3)

Lesson 7:Tools & Techniques of Assessment

Rationale/ reasons for direct observation

• Assessing Difficult to test behaviours and skills
• Validating information collected from other measurement strategies
• Extending Assessment activities to additional situations and conditions
• Identifying functional relationships between environmental stimuli and child’s behavior
• Monitoring intervention effectiveness.

According to Beatty, 8 reasons for systematically observing and recording the development of young children include:

1. To make an initial assessment of child’s abilities.
2. To determine the child does areas of strength and areas need strengthening.
3. To make individuals plans based on observed needs.
4. To conduct an ongoing check on child’s progress.
5. To learn more about child development in particular areas.
6. To resolve a particular problem involving the child.
7. To use in reporting to parents or specialists in health, speech, mental health.
8. To gather information for child’s folder for use in guidance and placement.