| Course Objectives: At the completion of the course students will be able to: | NAEYC Standards for Professional Preparation |
|---|---|
| a) Identify the principles and major developmental milestones of children based on the domains of physical/motor, emotional/social and cognitive/linguistic development. | 1a |
| b) Apply various observational methods and techniques, including both formal and informal to look at cognitive/linguistic, physical/motor, and emotional/social development. | 3b |
| c) Identify and practice professional ethics and confidentiality when working with children and families. | 3c |
| d) Explain the reasons for and value of conducting ongoing observations of children and programs. | 3a |
| e) Articulate how one’s own biases can effect observations | 6b |
| f) Critique various sources of assessment data | 3c |
| g) Produce written observations that are factual and descriptive rather than interpretive and judgmental | 6c |
| h) Articulate the relationships among child/programs observations, child/program assessments, and planning for services. | 1d |
| i) Explain the importance of cultural aspects and parental input in children’s assessments | 1d,2c,3d |
| j) Analyze and describe how observation and assessment are connected to understanding behavior and situations | 3a,3b |
| k) Identify procedures for documenting suspected child abuse. | 3a,3b |
| l) Explain ways to assemble children’s portfolios and its use in conferencing with families | 3b |
| m) Identify and apply appropriate learning standards as they relate to early childhood education. | 6b,6d |