Describe characteristics of authentic assessment and discuss why early childhood professionals consider these methods the preferred approach to assessment in programs serving young children.

This part should be 200 words with 2 scholarly articles: Assessment
reform is following curriculum reform. Many states are moving quickly
to develop state-wide early childhood systems of accountability that
have the potential to influence program-level decisions about
assessment. It is important that administrators of early childhood
programs understand frequently voiced concerns about the use of
standardized assessments with young children and that they are able to
express their informed opinions about the benefits of authentic
assessment.

Take
a stand on the controversy of standardized assessment vs. authentic
assessment in early childhood education. What do you think is best for
children, their families, and early childhood programs in regard to
assessment and accountability?
Describe
characteristics of authentic assessment and discuss why early childhood
professionals consider these methods the preferred approach to
assessment in programs serving young children.

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