Assessment in EC Settings ((3 Credit Hours))

Catalog description

This course defines the concept of curriculum and provides students with a basic knowledge of the importance of curriculum in an early childhood setting. Assessment as a tool for early childhood development and planning is intro- duced. Students learn about and explore a variety of age, individually, linguistically, and culturally appropriate formal and informal assessments to gather and share infor- mation on each child's skills, abilities, interests and needs. Development of curriculum based on the needs and interests of young children including those who are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse. This course studies the techniques of planning, presenting, evaluating and motivating educational experiences for young children.