I can realistically discuss what our local program use to measure the children’s assessment. TSG is used as an ongoing assessment that’s done quarterly, which shows growth compared to the individual, a class, and a whole group. It also formulates a conference form which is derived from teacher observations per what the child actually does or can do as opposed to what a teacher thinks a child can do. The “Domain of Development” are:

            -Cognitive

            -Literacy and Math

            -Social/Emotional

            -Physical

            -Language

Something to remember when selecting as assessment to use with young children, the most important consideration is the validity and reliability of the measurement. My main focus would be “Social-Emotional.” This would be so because I would be concerned about the interaction of the children in large and small groups, how they parallel play and get along with others their age in the learning environment.

 

In Africa

Uwezo, meaning ‘capability’ in Kiswahili, is a four year initiative to improve competencies in literacy and numeracy among children aged 6-16 years in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda through an innovative, citizen driven and public accountability approach to social change. Uwezo enables policy makers as well as ordinary

citizens – parents, students, local communities and the public at large – to become aware of actual levels of children’s literacy and numeracy, and build on that awareness to stimulate practical community and policy change across East Africa.