EC 323 Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood

This course is designed to provide an overview of the appropriate use of observation and assessment strategies to document development, growth, play and learning in order to join with families and professionals in promoting the early childhood student's success. Recording strategies, rating systems, portfolios and multiple assessment methods are explored, as well as how to use assessment data to inform teaching responses, strategies and curriculum planning. Using observation to inform, prevent and solve problems in behavior management through the identification and application of appropriate child guidance strategies will also be covered. Students will be expected to administer and score assessment instruments used in early childhood classrooms and to present this information in a concise and coherent manner. Requires a field experience component of observation/participation in an early childhood classroom, which provides the pre-service teacher with experiences in observation and assessment. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education and EC 310 - Introduction to Early Childhood. Spring.

Credits

3