Upon completing the course, the student will be able to:
a) Identify the principles and major developmental milestones of children based on the domains of physical/motor, emotional/social, and cognitive/linguistic development
b) Apply various observation methods and techniques, including both formal and informal to look at cognitive/linguistic, physical/motor, and emotional/social development
c) Identify and practice professional ethics and confidentiality when working with children and families
d) Explain the reasons for and value of conducting ongoing observations of children and programs
e) Articulate how one’s own biases can effect observations.
f) Critique various sources of assessment data
g) Produce written observations that are factual and descriptive rather than interpretive and judgmental
h) Articulate the relationships among child/program observations, child/program assessments, and planning for services
i) Explain the importance of cultural aspects and parental input in children’s assessments
j) Analyze and describe how observation and assessment are connected to understanding behavior and situations
k) Identify procedures for documenting suspected child abuse
l) Explain ways to assemble children’s portfolios and its use in conferencing with families m) Identify and apply appropriate learning standards as they relate to early childhood education