The assessment of young children's development and learning has recently taken on new importance. Private and government organizations are developing programs t

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Documentation in early childhood education is typically seen as a means to enhance the quality of care and education, and as a way to take account of the child�

Clearly babies come into the world remarkably receptive to its wonders. Their alertness to sights, sounds, and even abstract concepts makes them inquisitive exp

The debate surrounding testing and accountability in early childhood education continues, but one thing is universally agreed upon: effective observation and as