- Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Inclusive Education

Catalog description

Candidates will explore screening approaches, assessment techniques and materials for use with young children of all abilities. Candidates will gain experience in utilizing formal and informal instruments for assessing young children's social, emotional, cognitive, communication, and motor skills; integrating family concerns, priorities, and resources; understanding the role of school, home, and community learning environments; and employing methods for conducting formative and summative individual and program evaluation. Use of appropriate technology will be integrated. Candidates will complete 25 hours of field experience in an early intervention and/or licensed infant-toddler classroom setting.