EDEC 412 - Responsible Childhood Assessment

Description:
Exploration and application of childhood assessment, birth to eight years old, with emphasis on responsibility, ethics, purpose, decision-making, and alignment; designed to impact individual learning outcomes, professional implementation, and program improvement.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: EDEC 306.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Expain the use of developmentally and culturally appropriate practices to observe, record, and assess young children’s development and learning.
Consider theory, research, assessment information, and perspectives of others to make informed decisions about instructional strategies and program content.
Explain the role of the teacher in assessing and referring children and families to appropriate community health or social service agencies when necessary.
Select informal and formal assessment strategies for the purpose of setting goals and planning appropriate programs, environments, and interactions, and adapting for individual differences.
Select appropriate assessment tools based on intended purpose, reliability, and validity.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/22/21

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg, Online, Des Moines, Moses Lake, Pierce County, Wenatchee, YakimaWinter Locations: Ellensburg, Online, Des Moines, Moses Lake, Pierce County, Wenatchee, YakimaSpring Locations: Ellensburg, Online, Des Moines, Moses Lake, Pierce County, Wenatchee, Yakima