The Importance Of Bias In Early Childhood Education

Bias should be avoided to obtain an accurate assessment. Bias can inhibit the child's learning and development, leading to a negative self-appearance. If a teacher is biased toward a child, negatively or positively, the needs of the child are easily overlooked and ignored. A child with special needs may not obtain the attention that is needed within his learning. If the needs of a child are overlooked by a teacher, or an assessor, the child will lack the attention needed resulting in an inaccurate placement within development. This lack of attention can further lead to more serious problems and can soon lead the child to fall further and further behind in his education and development. This type of situation can also lead to a lack of belief the child has toward himself. If the educator is biased toward a child, whether positive or negative, it is inhibiting what the
Observations and assessments should be completely objective, with no bias, to ensure the full benefit a child needs through his education and development. If a child has a language or cultural difference a trained professional, someone who understands the language or culture, should be the assessor. Bias in observation is easy to do, but could affect the child for the rest of his life. If a child needs special attention the teacher should give him the help he needs because responsible assessment is, above all, about the child and his needs to further his education and development.
I will responsibly assess my child, for my study report project, by following the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, assessing without bias involved, and, to the best of my abilities, accurately understand who the child is, difficulties and