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Play and Assessment? YES! Reciprocal Partners in the Early Childhood Classroom Dance, by Michelle Salcedo

Play and Assessment? YES! Reciprocal Partners in the Early Childhood Classroom Dance, by Michelle Salcedo

Sep
15

2 PM - 3:30 PM EST

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Assessment and Observation Techniques

Assessment and Observation Techniques

Play-Based and Hands-On Learning

Play-Based and Hands-On Learning

About this webinar

Sponsored by COR Advantage.


At times, assessment and play have been pitted against each other, considered to be at opposite ends of the "developmentally appropriate" continuum. In reality, both are not only essential, but they work together! Play informs authentic, observation-based assessment and assessment informs facilitation. In this session, we will examine both play and assessment and the power that comes when early educators leverage the power of both in creating learning environments for young children.

Join this eye-opening webinar presented by early care and education expert, Michelle Salcedo to learn how you and your staff can:

  • Relate the goals of play to classroom practices.

  • Identify opportunities to assess children's learning and development in their play.

  • Create and sustain play-based environments and experiences based on assessment.

 

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