Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ICS-0259
Organization:
Penn Foster College
Location:
Online
Length:
Self-paced over 52 weeks (135 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 early childhood development
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to learn the purpose of observation and assessment in the early childhood classroom; describe the process of collecting and recording observations; foster child development in each learning area and share their observations with the children's family members.

Learning Outcomes:

  • analyze the importance of observation and understanding the development of self-esteem related to assessment
  • categorize the assessment methods of social and emotional skills and motor development
  • distinguish between the teaching processes related to cognitive development, language, and emerging literacy
  • point out the importance of developing creativity and sharing assessment data with families
  • observe a child and fill out a Child Development Checklist

General Topics:

  • Assessment methods
  • Social and emotional skills
  • Motor development
  • Teaching processes
  • Cognitive development
  • Language and literacy
  • The Child Development Checklist
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers
  • proctored final examination

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
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