CHDV 023

Assessment and Observation in Child Development

Purposes of and methodological issues involved in assessing and observing early child development and learning in educational and developmental settings. Topics include selection of appropriate observation methods, survey of standardized measures, ethics, and interpretation and implications of assessment data for teaching and learning. Focus will be on becoming objective and unbiased observers, use of both informal and formal assessment tools, and principles of observational assessment research. Students will be required to complete up to 10 hours of observation outside of class. APA style will be introduced to support the development of practical and scholarly communication and writing.

Units: 3.0