ECED 1060 - Observation, Assessment, and Guidance

4.5 Credits

This course introduces a variety of observation, assessment, and guidance strategies used in early childhood education settings for birth through age eight.

Note: Students are required to complete the Child Care Fingerprint Criminal History Check and the Child/Abuse and Neglect Registry Check through the appropriate Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to complete required field experiences.

Recommended: (1) ENGL 1010 or ENGL 1220 or ENGL 1230 . For students planning to transfer, ENGL 1010 is the better choice.

Lecture Hours: 4.5
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Identify the types of observation and assessment.
Identify principles relevant to guidance, observation and assessment.
Delineate the goals, objectives and techniques of positive guidance.
Examine biological, environmental, cultural and other factors that impact children’s behavior.
Identify strategies for building partnerships with families and agencies for referrals and collaboration,
Develop an awareness and appreciation of the individual likenesses and differences among children, families and colleagues.

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