Evaluating children's progress
1973
Abstract: A rating scale for children in day care, developed by the Southeastern Day Care Project (SDCP) is presented for use in evaluating children's developmental progress. The scale consists of standardized behavior traits recognized in children from infancy through 5 years of age. Items are related to objectives for the children and have been agreed upon by both parents and professionals in the fields of child development and early childhood education. The easy-to-use scale can be administered by any day care staff member and is designed to provide immediate feedback to those responsible for planning day care programs and to avoid the labeling that sometimes results from misuse of test scores. Rating scale items measure specific outcomes, things that can be observed, and experiences that are part of a child's everyday world. Ratings for the infant and two-year-old require simple observation; the others require more specific observation, but can easily be accomplished with minimal changes in routine activities over a one or two-week period. Categories of development examined in two to five-year-olds are 1) cognitive (e.g. verbal and communication), 2) social and emotional, 3) motor skills, 4) hygiene and self-help. Ratings are based on a "yes" or "no" response to each item. Common examples, interpretations, and specific explanations for some items on the rating forms are provided to help ensure consistency among raters in item evaluation. Copies of the rating forms used in the SDCP method of evaluation are provided. Each includes background information (e.g. child's name, date of birth, date of rating, rater's name) as well as specific items to be evaluated. (aj).
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Publisher Save the Children | Atlanta, Ga. : Save the Children, 1973
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