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The Importance of Educational Assessment in Early Childhood: Observational Assessment

4 minutes 18 seconds

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In this video for families and caregivers, educators discuss the principles of observational assessments by answering the following questions. What are specific examples of how observational assessment is used in the classroom? Why is it important to use observational assessment in the younger learners' classroom? How do observations affect subsequent teaching? Part of "The Importance of Educational Assessment in Early Childhood" series.

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Runtime: 4 minutes 18 seconds

Topic: Education, Home and Family
Subtopic: General Education, Parent and Child, Teacher Training
Grade/Interest Level: PT/TT
Release Year: 2022
Producer/Distributor: Ohio Broadcast Educational Media Commission
Series: The Importance of Educational Assessment in Early Childhood
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