EDEC 204 Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood

This course is designed to study the observation and assessment process central to the practice of early childhood professionals. Students are immersed in the use of systematic observations, documentation, and other effective assessment strategies in order to obtain solid data and information that can be used to positively support young children and their families. Students taking this course will be required to complete 30 fieldwork hours in a preschool setting. The exact location will be determined with their advisor prior to the semester the student is enrolled in this course. Students should be expected to arrange for their own travel to and from their sites.