EDC 387 - Planning and Utilizing Assessment in Early Childhood

3 Cr. Hrs.

This course is designed to provide knowledge of appropriate assessment strategies for the early childhood teacher candidate. Candidates will recognize and understand the value of developmentally appropriate assessment in the development of goals, curriculum and teaching strategies for young children. Candidates will learn the benefits and appropriate uses of a variety of assessments and will conduct observation narrative assessments and other appropriate assessments in the early childhood setting, document the assessment, and plan instruction based upon the individual assessments. Teacher candidates will also learn to practice responsible assessment based upon the needs of individual children, including those with special needs. Candidates will learn effective strategies for developing partnerships with families to share and utilize assessment outcomes. . Prerequisite: Completion of Benchmark I. The teacher candidate who completes twelve (12) hours in early childhood courses qualifies for add-on certification in Early Childhood Education. The courses required for add-on certification in Early Childhood Education are EDC 201, EDC 215, EDC 315, and EDC 350.