ECED& 190 Observation and Assessment (3 credits)

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

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

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

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

Degree Outcomes
Program Outcome:

OUTCOME 3. OBSERVING, DOCUMENTING, AND ASSESSING TO SUPPORT YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Students articulate the goals, benefits, and purposes of assessment and use systematic observations, documentation, and other effective assessment strategies in a responsible way, in partnership with families and other professionals, to positively influence the development of every child.

    3a: State the goals, benefits, and purposes of assessment – including its use in development of appropriate goals, curriculum, and teaching strategies for young children.

    3b: Use observation, documentation, and other appropriate assessment tools and approaches, including the use of technology in documentation, assessment and data collection.

    3c: Practice responsible assessment to promote positive outcomes for each child, including an awareness of assistive technology for children with ability differences.

    3d: Describe how assessment partnerships with families and with professional colleagues can be used to build effective learning environments.

OUTCOME 7. EARLY CHILDHOOD FIELD EXPERIENCES Students engage in field experiences and clinical practice to develop the knowledge, skills and professional dispositions necessary to promote the development and learning of young children in a variety of early childhood settings and with multiple age groups.

    7a. Observe and practice in at least two of the three early childhood age groups (birth – age 3, 3-5, 5-8).

    7b. Observe and practice in at least two of the three main types of early education settings (primary school grades, child care centers and homes, ECEAP/Head Start programs).

Critical, Creative and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.

Lecture Contact Hours 20
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 30
Total Contact Hours 50