Early Childhood Education - Observation and Assessment

Observation and Assessment (ECED 1575)

Total Credits: 3
Lecture Credits: 2.00
Lab Credits: 1.00

Description: This course focuses on the appropriate use of assessment and observation strategies to document development, growth, play and learning in conjuncture with families and professionals in promoting children's success. You will explore recording strategies, rating systems, multiple assessment tools and portfolios, with a focus on increasing objectivity in observing and interpreting children's behavior, observing developmental characteristics, and increasing the awareness of normal patterns of behavior. Must be taken A-F.

Topical Outline:

Learning Outcomes:
1. 1. Investigate and summarize usefulness variety of assessment tools and methods
2. 2. Practice collecting objective assessment materials
3. 3. Analyze assessment materials for physical, cognitive, language and social
4. 4. Develop a method for organizing assessments
5. 5. Practice communicating assessment information with families
6. 6. Identify ethical issues surrounding assessments

Prerequisites: 

ECED 1215 or instructor approval.