Aussie Childcare Network Forum

Hey, the whole question is; In relation to curriculum planing explain the purpose of systematic evaluation?

Oh my GOSH!!! i have googled everywhere! i cant find it, my workbook said look in a section but the section in missing so our online forum says do your own research but like i said i cant find any information on it?!

If there is a website i can look up that would be great thanks
I honestly have no clue what it might mean because i cant even find the meaning for systematic evaluation let alone answer the question

Not too sure if this is going to help but I found the following information:

It is recommended that teachers use both formal and informal screening and assessment approaches to systematically evaluate children’s growth across all domains of development and learning within natural contexts, including the early childhood classroom (Bordignon & Lam, 2004; NAEYC, 2005). DEC recommends that professionals and families collaborate to plan and implement assessment (Sandall, McLean & Smith, 2000). A variety of assessment tools and approaches, including rating scales, checklists, norm-referenced tests, portfolios, and observations, can be used to learn more about the child’s strengths and challenges. Assessments must be culturally, linguistically, and individually appropriate and should address all children’s development, progress, strengths, and needs (NAEYC, 2005; Sandall, McLean & Smith, 2000). NAEYC also recommends that the assessment process take into account factors that may influence children’s performance, such as hunger or lack of sleep.

Ref: Assessment In Early Childhood

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Lorina