Colour photographs including a wider variety of children in different settings (including a children at a Forest School, at international locations, First Nations children, a Jewish Montessori school, homeschooled children, Syrian Refugee children in BC, outdoor environments, children’s art, home childcare, sport, YMCA child care centres, Waldorf Schools, infants and toddlers, children who have special needs/rights, UK Pupil Profiles, Learning Stories, and Teen parent program)
New chapter on observing children through the lens of play featuring detailed observable indicators of a wide number of areas of play * this is not covered in other texts
Increased emphasis on the vision/image of the child and how that shapes how they observe. A chart of various alternative ‘visions’ is offered in this edition. Also emphasis on practice within authentic assessment. Even though many practitioners may not use that term, their practice fits certain values, and conforms to observation practices that are respectful and culturally appropriate.

Take a Look: Observation and Portfolio Assessment in Early Childhood, 7th edition