Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Observation and Assessment

 Title Abbreviation:   OBSERVATION/ASSESSMENT

 Department:    ECED&

 Course #:    190

 Credits:    3

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    3

 CIP:    131210

 EPC:    402

 REV:    2019


 Course Description  

Collect and record observation of and assessment data in order to plan for and support the child, the family, the group and the community. Practice reflection techniques, summarizing conclusions and communicating findings.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: EDUC& 115 or department chair permission.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 33

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
N/A

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Describe reasons for collecting observation and assessment data.
  2. Identify indicators of growth, development, learning and social behaviors in all children.
  3. Identify techniques for avoiding bias, judgments, and assumptions in observations.
  4. Collect factual, descriptive data using a variety of assessment tools and strategies.
  5. Document and analyze assessment data for use in planning curriculum for individual and groups of children.
  6. PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL: Observe, document, and assess to support young children and families. Use developmentally effective approaches.
  7. PROGRAM OUTCOME: Observe, Document, and Assess to Support Young Children and Families.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

  1. Observation techniques.
  2. Philosophy/goals.
  3. Record keeping systems � how, what and why.
  4. Evaluation process � positive and negative aspects of different strategies.
  5. Current trends and issues:
    • Multiple intelligence.
    • Outcome-based education.
    • Diversity � learning style, language, and ability.