ECH160 — Observing & Interacting w/Young Children
This course is designed for practitioners who work with children and families. Students will develop skills for quality observation and documentation associated with young children. Ethical considerations and confidentiality are discussed. Students will conduct an in-depth child study. Students must identify a child,set up and conduct observations. Students will also conduct structured observations targeting specific developmental areas. Students will create a professional report illustrating the developmental level of the child. The child portfolio will include completed checklists, work samples, pictures, and interviews.
Prerequisites: ECH100, ECH110, ECH115