Description: Multifaceted Assessment for Early Childhood Education by Robert J. Wright Multifaceted Assessment for Early Childhood Education is an ideal textbook for students on courses in early childhood education assessment. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Multifaceted Assessment in Early Childhood is ideal for those on upper-division undergraduate courses and first-level graduate courses in early childhood education assessment. The book covers the various measures used in a range of assessment dimensions, and includes valuable information regarding young children with special needs and English Language Learners, which has rarely been touched upon in other textbooks. The chapters are focused on student accessibility and include practical applications of key concepts.Features and benefits:Covers a range of assessment concepts, including - Formative (uses feedback from learning to adapt teaching) -Summative (i.e. tests, quizzes) -Authentic (focuses on complex/deeper tasks) -Standardized(STAR, SAT)Includes coverage of assessment for English language learners and children with special needs -- topics that are not provided enough coverage in other books(including Wortham, McAfee, Puckett and Mindes).Wrights writing style grabs and engages the reader in the topic. Two of our reviewers who use Wortham specifically cited Wrights writing style as a reason they would adopt our book. A McAfee reviewer is likely to switch for the same reason. Author Biography Robert Wright earned a Bachelors degree in Chemistry from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in 1966, and began teaching high school science. A few years later in 1969 he earned a Masters degree in school counseling from West Chester University and was employed as a public school counselor, first with high school students and later with middle school students. In 1974 he completed a doctorate (Ph.D.) in Educational Psychology with specializations in child & adolescent development and educational measurement from Temple University. As part of that degree he completed a clinical fellowship in rehabilitation counseling at Moss Hospital, part of the Albert Einstein Medical Center (Philadelphia). Following graduation he completed advanced studies in school psychology at Lehigh University. Professor Wright has taught counseling and supervised counseling interns and has also taught educational measurement, and educational statistics & research for graduate students in counseling. He is a member of the American Counseling Association, the American School Counselor Association, the American Psychological Association (Division 17, counseling psychology), the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, and the American Educational Research Association. He is professionally licensed to practice in Pennsylvania. During his career Professor Wright chaired 114 doctoral dissertations, published and presented over 120 articles and paper presentations and has had four books published. Table of Contents PrefaceAcknowledgmentsPart I. Background, Current Issues, and Interpretation of Assessments in Early ChildhoodChapter 1. History and Framework of Early Education and the Assessment of Young ChildrenChapter 2. Issues and Current Practice for Assessing Young ChildrenChapter 3. Understanding Early Childhood Assessment ScoresPart II. Formative and Summative Assessments and TestsChapter 4. Informal Evaluations of Young ChildrenChapter 5. Teacher-Constructed Scales and ChecklistsChapter 6. Summative Measurements of Educational OutcomesPart III. Individual Screening Measures and Full AssessmentsChapter 7. Developmental Assessments of Infants, Toddlers, and PreschoolersChapter 8. Cognitive Assessment of Young ChildrenChapter 9. Standardized Assessments of the Early Academic Skills of Young ChildrenPart IV. Parent Communication and Special Needs ChildrenChapter 10. Evaluating, Grading, and Reporting to ParentsChapter 11. Identification of Young Children With Special NeedsChapter 12. Family Involvement and EngagementPart V. Evaluation of Early Childhood Programs and SchoolsChapter 13. Program Evaluation and PlanningGlossaryReferencesIndexAbout the Author Review "I have every intention of using the text. It is the best one Ive ever read. I really think this will help my students put all these little parts together and have a deeper understanding of assessment practices. The text is really excellent." -- Kathryn Sharp"I think the casepoints, websites, and examples of assessments would be helpful for pre-service teachers. This text would also be a good reference for teachers who are in the field due to its many resources." -- Beth Satterfield"It gives a comprehensive view of assessment that is easily understood. It delineates the issues surrounding assessment in a way that makes it possible for students to get the big picture. It helps them develop their own thinking about standardized and informal assessments." -- Susan Johns Review Quote "I think the casepoints, websites, and examples of assessments would be helpful for pre-service teachers. This text would also be a good reference for teachers who are in the field due to its many resources." Details ISBN1412970156 Author Robert J. Wright Short Title MULTIFACETED ASSESSMENT FOR EA Language English ISBN-10 1412970156 ISBN-13 9781412970150 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint SAGE Publications Inc Country of Publication United States Illustrations Yes Place of Publication Thousand Oaks Residence AT Birth 1948 UK Release Date 2010-03-02 NZ Release Date 2010-03-02 US Release Date 2010-03-02 Affiliation UK Immunology Group, Paterson Institute for Cancer Research, University of Manchester, UK Position Author Qualifications Psy.D. Pages 360 Publisher SAGE Publications Inc Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-03-02 DEWEY 372.127 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 2010-03-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160682593;
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