HDEV 0003. Observation and Assessment

Units: 3
Prerequisite: Completion of HDEV 1 or 9 with grade of "C" or better; completion of HDEV 2 with grade of "C" or better
Hours: 54 lecture
The appropriate use of assessment and observation tools and strategies to document young children’s development, learning and behavior. Emphasizes use of findings to inform and plan learning environments and experiences. Recording strategies, rating systems, portfolios, and multiple assessment tools will be explored, along with strategies for collaboration with families and professionals. Child observations will be conducted and analyzed. (C-ID ECE 200) (CSU)

Human Development and Family

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The Human Development and Family degree program provides students with the necessary education for work in child development programs at various levels: assistant teacher, associate teacher, teacher, master teacher, site supervisor and director. It also includes instruction in infant care, preschool, school-age care, and children’s advocacy. Course work prepares students who wish to go into the field of teaching, as well as work with families and social services.

Humanities

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...Humanities II 3 HUM 0003 Introduction to Asian...Children's Literature (also HDEV 0044 ) ENGL 0045...

Sociology

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...Queer Theory 3 SOC 0003 Race, Ethnicity and...0004 The Family (also HDEV 0022 ) SOC 0005...