EARL107 Observation & Assessment in Early Childhood

Students learn methods of observing, documenting, and assessing children's learning from Birth to age 9 in the context of cultural and developmental variations. They are introduced to learning standards and assessment tools for evaluating safe, healthy indoor and outdoor learning environments integrating Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Students learn how to use the Art as a Way of Learning® (AWL) framework to observe and assess children's learning and development. Ethical practices in assessment are an area of focus.Requires 6-hours of field experience observations outside of class. Also available through Online Learning. The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires that all students participating in field experiences must provide the documentation listed below. 1. FBI Federal Criminal History Record (Act 114); 2. PA State Police Criminal Record Check (Act 34); 3. PA Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151); 4.Mandated and Permissive Reporting in PA Online Training (Act 31); 5. Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form (Act 24); 6. Health Assessment with TB (Mantoux) test; 7. 2 Letters of Reference. Pre- or co-req. - EARL106.