Course ID:
Course Code & Number
EGE 304
Course Title
Assessment in Early Childhood Education
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+2+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 5 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Junior
Semester:
Spring
Type of Course:
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Goals, principles and importance of assessment. Assessment of development and learning in early years. Assessment of development and learning in primary education.Sources and types of assessment. Assessment tools. Assessment environments. Observation, documentation, and portfolios. Assessment partnerships with families and professionals.
Course Objectives
Software Usage
N/A
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. explain the central goals, benefits, and uses of early childhood assessment
2. employ multiple techniques and tools for observing, recording, and analyzing young children’s development and learning
3. use multiple and appropriate types of early childhood assessment to identify each child’s learning needs and to develop differentiated learning experiences.
4. plan instruction based on information gained from assessment
5. form partnership with parents, families, and other professionals in assessing young children’s development and learning
6. practice responsible assessment, which is ethically grounded and guided by sound professional standards.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Scaffolding/Coaching
Demonstrating
Problem Solving
Collaborating
Video Presentations
Concept Mapping
Brainstorming
Hands-on Activities
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Case Studies / Homework
Portfolio
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
wrap up assignments
Design Content
N/A
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
1. McAfee, O. & Leong, D. J. (2011). Assessing and guiding young children's development and learning. Boston, MA: Merrill.
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 10 |
| Debate | 10 |
| Field Trips/Visits | 8 |
| Observation | 12 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 10 |
| Resource Review | 5 |
| Report on a Topic | 20 |
| Oral Presentation | 5 |
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