INTERCONNECTING THE USE OF ASSESSMENT DATA WITH EDUCATIONAL DESIGN DECISIONS IN THE KINDERGARTEN SETTING

Anastasios I. Pekis

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In the context of modern pedagogy, assessment is not limited to the measurement of performance, but functions as a tool to diagnose, monitor and support the learning path of each child with the ultimate goal of understanding and supporting his or her all-around development. In kindergarten, assessment takes on a formative and diagnostic character as it focuses on the continuous observation, recording and reflective analysis of each child's learning path. Through the systematic and organized collection and analysis of data (such as observations, recordings, work samples, reflective journals, student portfolios, etc.), the kindergarten teacher can understand the needs, interests and particular characteristics of the children. These data provide important evidence to support children's development and learning, but also a valuable basis for making pedagogical decisions related to planning activities, selecting teaching strategies, and shaping a learning environment that meets each child's abilities and challenges. By integrating the context of assessment with the framework of educational design, the construction of a quality learning environment and the active participation of children in the learning process are enhanced, thus promoting their autonomy, self-activity and socio-emotional development. At the same time, the professional development of the kindergarten teacher is promoted through continuous feedback, reflection and informed decision-making. The purpose of this paper is to recognize and understand the importance of the interconnection of assessment with the educational design decision-making process and to highlight their contribution to the everyday educational life of the kindergarten. The results show that the use of assessment data makes the educational design process more flexible, adaptive and effective as it enhances the creation of a qualitative and democratic educational framework in kindergarten that respects and supports the development of each child, laying a solid foundation for his/her future learning and life path.

 

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