Guidance, Observation and Assessment of Young Children

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This course examines observation/assessment techniques and the incorporation of information gathered to implement a high-quality early childhood classroom. Observations and assessments are key elements in planning and differentiating instruction that fosters growth and development in young children. This course is designed to introduce and support student’s development of skills related to observing and interpreting children’s daily activities and behaviors. In addition, child guidance and classroom management issues are addressed as they pertain to general education, special education, and children from diverse backgrounds. ECON 2503 Survey of Economics (3 cr .) This course explores both microeconomic and macroeconomic topics. Students explore microeconomic topics of production possibilities, supply and demand, market structure, price elasticity, and production cost curves. The focus of macroeconomics includes GDP, business cycles, unemployment, inflation, fiscal policy, the national debt, monetary policy, and international trade and finance.