AN ANALYSIS OF THE ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Abstract

Evaluation and assessment of learning and development in the early childhood education (Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini – PAUD) is one of the most challenging part of this education level. Question dealing with how to evaluate/assess Early Childhood Education (PAUD) both for kindergarten – TK; play group – KB; and Qur’anic Recitation Group – TPA and other similar PAUD units could challenge any educational practitioner. This paper was aimed to discuss the assessment in childhood education, the aim of the assessment, techniques, and procedures as well the reports regarding the development of children. This paper was fully based on the library research. This paper was aimed to examine and elaborate data descriptively and analytically by integrating and connecting concepts, thoughts and rules regarding the issues related to the assessment in childhood education in Indonesia. The data were derived from different resources such as books, journal articles, proceedings, and handbooks that are relevant to the issues being investigated. Data collection was carried out through a process of conceptualizing and observing various phenomena in the assessment in childhood education. The implication of this paper is to inform educational stakeholders especially those in the field of early childhood education to provide a better and well-devised assessment for the early childhood education. In addition, survey(s) and case studies are needed to better portray how a better assessment for early childhood education should be provided to meet the demands of the current curriculum.