Course Descriptions

ED 234 - Observation And Assessment

• Prerequisite: "C" or higher in ED 105, ED 131 AND in ENG 22/60 or ESL 23, OR Placement in ENG 100

Advanced skills in methods of observing and recording behavior and assessing children. May be taken on a CR/N basis.

2 hrs. lect. per week

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of ED 234, the student will be able to:

• Use at least five different observation techniques beyond the "running record."
• Interpret observations appropriately in assessing children's development.
• Choose observation techniques appropriate for the given situation.
• Identify a range of screening and assessment instruments for young children.
• Differentiate between the appropriate and inappropriate uses of assessment instruments.
• Assess environments for young children using available tools and instruments.