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ECS 700: Authentic Infant And Early
Childhood Identity Assessment
And Progress Evaluation
3 credits
Study the early identification of infants and young children with developmental disabilities; observation, screening and assessment strategies; evaluation of measurement tools with a focus on infant through early primary developmental evaluation. Analyze results from multiple sources, formal report writing, effective parent conferencing, evaluating individual progress. Field experience required.
Learning Goals
Course Goals and Objectives: a. To provide a graduate level introduction to Early Childhood Identification, Observation and Evaluation for infants and young children with special needs (SOE Core Values: Scholarship, Social Justice, Inclusive Community, Wellness; CEC Standards: 1,2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10).b. To introduce constructs and principles of measurement and multiple types of evaluation tools. (SOE Core Values: Scholarship; Social Justice; Inclusive Community; CEC Standards: 2, 3, 5, 8, 10).c. To teach specific strategies for detailed observation and information-gathering to determine developmental status and functioning level in multiple contexts. (SOE Core Values: Scholarship, Social Justice, Inclusive Community; Creativity and the Arts; CEC Standards: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10).d. To review published instruments and their intended use, along with research findings on the relative efficacy of these measures. (SOE Core Values: Scholarship, Social Justice, Inclusive Community; CEC Standards: 3, 8, 9, 10).e. To learn multiple recording techniques for various circumstances in order to track progress and analyze developmental patterns and trends. (SOE Core Values: Scholarship, Reflective Practice ;CEC Standards: 4, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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Sections Offered: Fall 2024 |
| Authentic Infant And Early Childhood Identity Assessment And Progress Evaluation |
| 0820-700-001 |
TBA |
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Tue |
4:30 pm - 6:20 pm |
GC - HRH 111 |
3 |
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