2021-2022 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2021-2022 Yavapai College Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

ECE 280 - Observation and Assessment of the Young Child


Description: Developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive observation and assessment strategies for studying the physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional development of young children (birth to eight years).  Special focus on the development of skills with observation strategies, developmental screenings, and systematic documentation to promote an understanding of child development and to design appropriate programs, environments, and activities.  

Prerequisites: ECE 200  

Credits: 3
Lecture: 2
Lab: 2

Course Content:
  1. Power of observation and ongoing assessment
  2. Ethical data collection, interpretation, and reporting
  3. Observation plan for instruction and child guidance
  4. Recognized screening instruments
  5. Standardized measures of early development
  6. Standard data gathering techniques

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Describe the physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional development of young children (birth to eight years). (3,5)
  2. Demonstrate the utility of a variety of observation and assessment strategies for studying the development of young children. (4,6)
  3. Assess children's physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional development by using a variety of observation and assessment strategies. (4)
  4. Analyze and utilize information gathered through observation and assessment to support the overall development of young children. (3,5)
  5. Examine the strengths and limitations of different observation and assessment strategies. (4,6)
  6. Describe the relationship between authentic observation and assessment with planning and programming in early childhood settings. (1,3)
  7. Apply the guidelines for ethical practice when collecting and utilizing assessment data in early childhood settings. (2)
  8. Develop course signature assignments reflecting course specific NAEYC core standard(s), posting same in teacher portfolio. (1-6)