Foundations of Child Assessment: Observation, Documentation

Foundations of Child Assessment:
Observation, Documentation, and Planning

This online course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of observation, documentation, and assessment, equipping participants with the essential skills to utilize assessment outcomes in crafting a tailored curriculum for young children. Participants will immerse themselves in effective documentation management techniques and uncover methods to foster a nurturing learning atmosphere. (10 hours)
Enrollment expires 1 year from date of purchase.
This online course is presented in English.

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Course curriculum

1. Pre-Assessment Survey
  FREE PREVIEW
1. The Role of Observation
  FREE PREVIEW
2. Purposes of Assessment
3. Observing Young Children
4. Child-Centered Assessments
5. Authentic Assessment
6. What Is Authentic Assessment?
7. A Pathway to Individualized Learning
8. Systematic Observation
9. Formal Observations
10. Chapter 1 Review Questions
11. Chapter 1 Discussion
1. Effective Observation
2. Being Intentional
3. The Power of Observation
4. Frequent Observations
5. The Art of Observation
6. Chapter 2 Review Questions
7. Chapter 2 Open-Ended Question
1. Observing with Objectivity
2. Staying Objective in Observation
3. Objective versus Subjective Observation
4. The Importance of Objective Observation
5. Chapter 3 Review Questions
6. Chapter 3 Open-Ended Question
1. Common Forms of Observation
2. Brief Notes
3. Anecdotal Records
4. Example of an Anecdotal Record Observation
5. Collecting and Using Anecdotal Records
6. Running Records
7. Example of a Running Record Observation
8. Event Sampling
9. Example of an Event Sampling Observation
10. Time Sampling
11. Example of a Time Sampling Observation
12. Checklists
13. Example of a Checklists Observation
14. Matrix Observation
15. Example of Matrix Observation
16. Rating Scale Observation
17. Example of a Rating Scale Observation
18. Chapter 4 Discussion
19. Learning Stories
20. Example of a Learning Story Observation
21. Strengths of a Learning Story Approach
22. Focusing On A Child’s Strengths Through Learning Stories
23. Interpreting and Expanding Upon Observation Data
24. Chapter 4 Review Questions
25. Chapter 4 Open-Ended Questions
1. Documenting Children’s Learning
2. Portfolio
3. Compiling and Expanding Children’s Learning Portfolios
4. The Impact of Portfolios on Learning and Development
5. Documenting the Groups Learning
6. Collecting and Using Work Samples
7. The Ongoing Cycle of Curriculum Planning
8. Chapter 5 Review Questions
9. Chapter 5 Open-Ended Questions
1. Planning for Individual Children and Groups
2. Child’s Interests, Temperament, and Approaches to Learning
3. Supporting Social Interactions
4. Accommodating Special Requirements
5. Streamlining Child Development Documentation
6. Planning for Groups of Children
7. Chapter 6 Review Questions
8. Chapter 6 Open-Ended Questions
1. End of Course Reflection
2. Resources for Educators
3. Course Completion
4. End of Course Quiz
5. Course Feedback Form

About this course

$85.00
10 Clock Hours
All Approved States
Mixed-Age

Foundations of Child Assessment:
Observation, Documentation, and Planning

Course curriculum

Getting Started

Before we begin...

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Wrapping It Up

About this course