Why evaluate?

It is essential that all those involved in early education have a good knowledge of the development of skills, competences and attitudes as well as how to achieve learning outcomes.

Relevant information and judgements concerning children’s development are used to guide future planning.  Observation, assessment and evaluation provide feedback, which helps children, parents and teachers know how the children are developing, what they are able to do and where they go next.

These terms are used differently across world. This is how they are defined in this curriculum:




What does evaluation mean? How to evaluate?
  • Observation
Observation is a part of everyday life for teachers and assistants working with children. They watch and listen when observing children...
  • Assessment
Assessment is a journey, gathering evidence over time. This shows more permanent learning and it makes the children’s development, skills and competences visible.
  • Evaluation
Evaluation reflects the results of children's learning and the success of both the teaching and learning. Within the class teachers will teach children according to their individual abilities and needs.

To create their own successful evaluation and assessment schools are expected to use the following:

  • Entry developmental profile
The entry developmental profile is completed by parents together with their child when they arrive in the European school.
  • Portfolio
portfolio is a wide collection of selected work of children, records of self-assessment and teacher’s assessment over a period of time...
  • Record of children’s development.
This record reflects the progress children have made. The record of children's development is shared with parents twice a year.
  • Meetings
A powerful way of sharing information about children's development is through meetings with parents.

Moving to primary
Toolkit
Transition to the primary cycle is prepared in cooperation between Early Education teachers and primary teachers.

This may involve formal and informal meetings, visits and shared activities.

The holistic approach in Early Education is taken into account in transition which covers a period before and after moving to primary.

Support
Diverse needs Early identification
Steps of support Communication difficulties

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