Which of the following is an appropriate source for assessing early language…

Concept

Early-language assessment should draw evidence from a child's observable language use in authentic, age-appropriate contexts.

An assessment source should directly capture skills such as listening, speaking, vocabulary use, and interaction, rather than merely describe planned instruction or scheduling.

Application

Teacher observation provides such evidence while the child participates in classroom conversation, storytelling, picture description, or similar activities. The teacher can note how the child understands speech, expresses ideas, chooses words, and interacts.

Contrast and cross-check

• Prescribed textbook chapters present planned content and activities; they show what may be taught.

• A school timetable records when subjects and activities are scheduled.

• A final-term written examination samples written responses at one scheduled point and gives limited evidence about spontaneous oral language.

Therefore, checking whether the source captures the child's actual language behaviour identifies teacher observation.

Result: Teacher observation is the relevant source for assessing early language skills.