ECED& 190 - Observation and Assessment

Credits: 3
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 33
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Collect and record observation of 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.

Prerequisite: EDUC& 115 or concurrent enrollment with a C or higher.

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Elective Requirements: Fulfills Gray Area Electives
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student 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.
PROGRAM OUTCOME: Observe and document the development, learning, and behavior of young children.

Course Contents

Observation techniques.
Philosophy/goals.
Record keeping systems - how, what and why.
Evaluation process - positive and negative aspects of different strategies.
TS Gold Developmental Assessment system.
Learning stories.

Instructional Units: 3