EDUC 1290 — Observation and Assessment
Observation and Assessment focuses on the implementation of observation and assessment strategies to document children's development, growth, play and learning, and to plan and individualize curriculum and teaching practices. Students will learn professional communication strategies and how to collaborate with families and professionals to promote children's successes. Students will explore recording strategies, rating systems, multiple assessment tools, and portfolios. Focus is on increasing objectivity in observing and interpreting children's behavior, using assessment ethically, observing developmental characteristics, and increasing the awareness of patterns of children's behavior.
Prerequisites: EDUC 1200, EDUC 1265