EDCI 542 Early Childhood Assessment and Observation

This course is a comprehensive study of screening and assessment tools for use with young children. Topics include the nature of development in young children and its relationship to measurement; the art and science of observation; when and how to select appropriate assessment methods and instruments; administering, scoring, interpreting and reporting assessment results; and the role of tests and ongoing classroom assessment in curriculum planning and instruction. Additionally, students will learn the educator's role as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Credits

Prerequisite

EDFI 503 (post-baccalaureate) and EDFI 560 or permission of the instructor