ECED& 190: Observation & Assessment

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Class Program

Early Childhood Education

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092529

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Collect and record observation and assessment data in order to plan for and support the child, the family, the group, and the community. Practice reflection techniques, summarizing conclusions, and communicating findings.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

ECED& 105 or EDUC& 115

Course Learning Outcomes

Describe reasons for collecting observation and assessment data.

Identify indicators of growth, development, learning and social behaviors in all children.

Identify techniques for avoiding bias, judgments, and assumptions in observations.

Collect factual, descriptive data using a variety of assessment tools and strategies.

Document and analyze assessment data for use in planning curriculum for individual and groups of children.

Core Topics

Observation and recording strategies
Screening and assessment
Curricular decision making
Communication strategies