Dynamic Assessment of Young Children

The past two decades have witnessed a proliferation of research dealing with dynamic-interactive assessment as an alternative to conventional psychometric measures. This book establishes dynamic assessment as a useful approach that complements standardized normative tests in portraying an accurate picture of cognitive functioning and offering a more adequate assessment of handicapped persons and persons with learning disabilities.

Contenu

1. Dynamic Interactive Approaches to Assessment of Learning Potential. 2. Vygotsky's Socio-Cultural Approach and Applications for Assessment. 3. The Mediated Learning Experience (MLE) Theory and Application for Assessment. 4. Distinctive Features of Dynamic Assessment Approach. 5. Dynamic Assessment of Young Children: Principles, Approaches and Procedures. 6. Dynamic Assessment Instruments for Young Children. 7. Educational Aspects of Dynamic Assessment. 8. Developmental Aspects of Dynamic Assessment. 9. Use of Dynamic Assessment in Evaluation of Cognitive Education Programs. 10. Epilogue. Index.