Text in Afrikaans with summaries in Afrikaans and English / This study addresses the problem of the lack of an assessment model for the reception year that is theoretically grounded and can be implemented in practice by developing an outcomes-based assessment model. Assessment in an outcomes-based approach moves from an evaluative model to a model designed to appraise the learner's development and learning. Learners are assessed continuously and in an holistic manner by means of multiple methods that are part of the daily facilitation of learning. Following an introductory orientation (chapter 1), it is indicated that despite the radical transformation in education there are as yet few signs of any direct impact on assessment practices in the reception year. The importance of assessment in an outcomes-based model is firmly rooted in official policies but its implementation in practice is problematic. Assessment in the reception year is also complicated by problems in teaching practice. The unique nature of outcomes-based teaching is analysed in depth in chapter 2 in order to draw up theoretical guidelines on which to base the assessment model. The theoretical reflection in chapter 3 provides answers to the question: "Why should assessment take place?" The question is answered after considering the distinctive nature of and main reasons for reception year teaching. In an outcomes-based teaching approach it is particularly important to answer this question because assessment is more than simply evaluating the extent to which demarcated contents have been mastered. Chapter 4 explores authentic assessment methods that accommodate the unique nature of reception year teaching and an outcomes-based approach. Methods such as parent interviews, portfolios of learners' work and observation by means of incident records, checklists and participation charts are appropriate assessment methods. The points at which assessment information is collected and how it is interpreted and communicated are also examined. The proposed model, based on the theoretical findings, was presented to experts in the field of early childhood development for their input on its practical implementability. It was found that the model can be implemented in practice, provided in-service training is provided. The final chapter of the study consists of a summary, findings and recommendations regarding the practical implementation of the assessment model in the reception year. / Educational Studies / D.Ed. (Teacher Education)

Submitted by SBI Biblioteca Digital (sbi.bibliotecadigital@puc-campinas.edu.br) on 2018-06-07T14:48:53Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Andre Luiz da Silva.pdf: 21913229 bytes, checksum: a21aa44045c7a96617c071e0837056d8 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-06-07T14:48:53Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Andre Luiz da Silva.pdf: 21913229 bytes, checksum: a21aa44045c7a96617c071e0837056d8 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2007-05-30 / This study describes a comparative analysys of accessibility for the blind used in SGEAD (Distant Learning Management Systems), TelEduc and WebCT according to criteria, recommendations and international norms such as heuristical evaluation techniques, automatic test of accessibility, inspection based on the points of verification of the W3C recommendations for the accessibility of the content of the Web 1.0 and from tasks reports and questionnaires conducted with the users. One of the goals of this researches is to demonstrate the importance of the use of standards and guides for Web accessibility as support for accessibility for the blind in the current scenario of digital inclusion. The quality of the interface is essencial for the success of distant learning interactive systems. It is expected that this study will contribute to the production of knowledge that will guide and support the professionals involved with e-Iearning. / Este estudo descreve a an?lise comparativa de acessibilidade para cegos aplicadas nos Sistemas de Gerenciamento para Educa??o a Dist?ncia (SGEAD) TelEduc e WebCT, segundo os crit?rios, recomenda??es e normas internacionais, tais como, t?cnicas de avalia??o heur?stica, teste autom?tico de acessibilidade, inspe??o baseada nos pontos de verifica??o das recomenda??es para a acessibilidade do conte?do da Web 1.0 do W3C e de tarefas e question?rios com os usu?rios. Um dos objetivos desta pesquisa ? demonstrar a import?ncia da utiliza??o de padr?es e guias para a Acessibilidade Web como fator de apoio a acessibilidade para cegos dentro do atual cen?rio de inclus?o digital. A qualidade da interface ? fundamental para que sistemas interativos de educa??o a dist?ncia possam ser utilizados com sucesso. Espera-se com este estudo, contribuir para a produ??o de conhecimentos que sirvam para orientar e apoiar os profissionais envolvidos com a educa??o computadorizada.