PARED 210 Observation, Assessment, Record Keeping (3 credits)
Course Description
Techniques in observation, test administration and recordkeeping in the public school. Ethical considerations and legal responsibilities included.
Course Content
a)Observation
b)Child abuse, substance abuse and other problems
c)Test administration and scoring
d)Assessment plan
e)Student records
f)Appropriate documentation
g)Placement selection procedures
Student Outcomes
1.Write an objective descriptive observation of a child’s behavior.
2.Recognize, document, and report signs of child abuse, substance abuse or other significant problems.
3.Administer and score standardized, achieveent, placement, and classroom tests as directed.
4.Explain the importance of test results in determining instructional methods, materials, and lesson plans.
5.Review district’s assessment plan to include: performance-based assessments, portfolio assessments and writing assessments.
6.Maintain student records including on-going files and grades as directed by classroom teacher.
7.Maintain appropriate documentation to comply with state and federal standards as directed by classroom teacher.
8.Review placement selection procedures.
Degree Outcomes
Associate in Paraeducation Degree Outcomes: Graduates will identify and conduct themselves as professional paraeducators by knowing and using ethical guidelines and other professional standards related to paraeducation. Graduates will use systematic observations, documentation, and other effective assessment strategies in a responsible way, to support certified teachers and positively influence student’s development. Responsibility: Graduates will be able to respond by examining the relationship between self, community, and environments, evaluating potential impacts and consequences of actions, and making choices and contributions based on that examination and evaluation.
Lecture Contact Hours 30
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 30
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