Observation, Assessment, and Evaluation of Diverse Learners

Catalog description

This course provides teacher candidates with a dynamic hands-on exploration of the measurement and evaluation of children who are in the developmental period known as early childhood. Teacher candidates will learn about standardized measurement and other types of assessments that are appropriate for young children, including children with special needs. The tools of authentic assessment including checklists, rating scales, or observations will be used within the candidates’ field experience in both regular and special education settings. Research into the rationale of assessment of young children will also be explored. Clinical experiences are required.