Using scientific knowledge to inform preschool assessment: Making the case for ''empirical validity''

Description:

A discussion of the need for further research regarding children's developmental processes so as to improve the assessment of early childhood education outcomes.

Resource Type:

Other

Author(s):

Hirsh-Pasek Kathy; Kochanoff Anita T.; Newcombe Nora; De Villiers Jill G.

Publisher(s):

Society for Research in Child Development

Editor(s):

Sherrod Lonnie

Date Issued:

2005

Journal Title:

Social Policy Report

Volume Number:

Issue Number:

Journal Notes:

Retrieved September 18, 2013, from http://srcd.org/sites/default/files/documents/spr19-1.pdf

Topics:

7. Policies > 7.1. Child Care & Early Education Policies

1. Children & Child Development > 1.2. Child Development & School Readiness

ISSN:

2379-3988

Online

1075-7031

Paper

Peer Reviewed:

Yes

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