watch the 3 videos and post a comment of what you understand about the DRDP

Instruction Details

watch the 3 videos and post a comment of what you understand about the DRDP and it’s use in the assessment and documentation process. Respond to  2 other persons posts.

https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/ci/documents/drdp2015preschool.pdf

Watch videos:

Making meaningful observations in a preschool classroom

Planning for Assessment

Last Video is Chrissy in Toddler Rm 2 explaining the curriculum process in that room, but applies to all ages so good for all of us to see!

I watched the videos and here is what I understand about the DRDP and its use in the assessment and documentation process:

• The DRDP is a developmental assessment tool that is used to assess children’s progress in six domains:
  • Physical Development
  • Cognitive Development
  • Language Development
  • Social-Emotional Development
  • Approaches to Learning
  • Creative Arts
  • General Knowledge and Skills
• The DRDP is an observational assessment, which means that teachers observe children in their natural environments and collect data on their behavior, skills, and knowledge.
• The DRDP also includes a documentation component, which allows teachers to collect and save samples of children’s work, photographs, and other artifacts that can be used to track their progress over time.
• The DRDP is used to inform instruction and program development. Teachers can use the data from the DRDP to plan activities and experiences that are appropriate for each child’s individual needs and interests.

In the first video, the teacher talks about the importance of making meaningful observations. She says that teachers should observe children in a variety of settings and activities, and that they should focus on what children are actually doing, not just what they say. She also emphasizes the importance of being specific in their observations, and of recording the date, time, and location of each observation.

In the second video, the teacher talks about how to plan for assessment. She says that teachers should start by identifying the goals of the assessment. They should then identify the specific skills and knowledge that they want to assess. Once they have identified the goals and skills, they can develop a plan for how they will collect data on each child.

In the third video, the teacher talks about the curriculum process in her toddler classroom. She says that she starts by identifying the interests of the children in her class. She then uses the DRDP to assess the children’s current levels of development. Once she has this information, she can plan activities and experiences that are appropriate for each child’s individual needs and interests.

I think the DRDP is a valuable tool for assessing children’s development and planning instruction. It is an observational assessment, which means that it is more accurate than traditional tests that rely on children’s ability to sit still and follow directions. The DRDP also includes a documentation component, which allows teachers to collect and save samples of children’s work, photographs, and other artifacts that can be used to track their progress over time.