Miss
Course code: PYC 4807
Assignment no: 03
Section A
Question: write an essay providing a critical discussion of psychological assessment in early childhood assessment, incorporating the findings from your practical task in section B to illustrate the theoretical principles discussed.
Introduction
The aim of this essay is to discuss psychological assessment in early childhood assessment under the following sub-topics: the rational for assessment of young children, factors to be taken into consideration when assessing young children and how these affect assessment outcomes, issues relating to predictive validity, ethical considerations together with an explanation of what was done to ensure that the actions were ethical, identifying a suitable test for the characteristics of the child who did the practical task. There will a definition of concepts, conclusion and list of references.
Definition of concepts
According to greenspan & meisels (1996) (cited in foxcroft and roodt 2009, p209) developmental assessment is a process designed to deepen the understanding of a child’s competencies and resources, and of the care giving and learning environments most likely to help a child make fullest use of his or her developmental potential
Psychological assessment is a process of testing that uses a combination of techniques to help to arrive to some hypotheses about a person and their behaviour, personality and capabilities.
The rational for assessment of young children
According to Foxcroft & Roodt (2009) the identification of children with difficulties should take place as early as possible if the child difficulties can be identified early, the interventions will be implemented early to assist the child. The reason for the assessment of children is to acquire information and understanding that will facilitate the child’s development and functional abilities within the family and community.
Factors to be taken into consideration when assessing young children
Age
Assignment no: 03
Section A
Question: write an essay providing a critical discussion of psychological assessment in early childhood assessment, incorporating the findings from your practical task in section B to illustrate the theoretical principles discussed.
Introduction
The aim of this essay is to discuss psychological assessment in early childhood assessment under the following sub-topics: the rational for assessment of young children, factors to be taken into consideration when assessing young children and how these affect assessment outcomes, issues relating to predictive validity, ethical considerations together with an explanation of what was done to ensure that the actions were ethical, identifying a suitable test for the characteristics of the child who did the practical task. There will a definition of concepts, conclusion and list of references.
Definition of concepts
According to greenspan & meisels (1996) (cited in foxcroft and roodt 2009, p209) developmental assessment is a process designed to deepen the understanding of a child’s competencies and resources, and of the care giving and learning environments most likely to help a child make fullest use of his or her developmental potential
Psychological assessment is a process of testing that uses a combination of techniques to help to arrive to some hypotheses about a person and their behaviour, personality and capabilities.
The rational for assessment of young children
According to Foxcroft & Roodt (2009) the identification of children with difficulties should take place as early as possible if the child difficulties can be identified early, the interventions will be implemented early to assist the child. The reason for the assessment of children is to acquire information and understanding that will facilitate the child’s development and functional abilities within the family and community.
Factors to be taken into consideration when assessing young children
Age