Assessment and Planning for Early Childhood Education

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

Content

• Recognize the theoretical, philosophical, historical, legal, and research foundations of early childhood education, early childhood special education, and early intervention.
• Knowledge of state and national standards and recommended practices (and professional roles and responsibilities)

Child Development

• Demonstrate understanding of early childhood development across developmental and learning domains and explain how early development supports learning.

Assessment Processes and Purpose

• Use a variety of assessment tools to plan for and monitor individualized, small group, and large group learning and document children and families’ strengths, interests, and needs.
• Demonstrate understanding of identification and evaluation processes for children requiring additional services, including IEPs and IFSPs.

Planning and Instruction

• Demonstrate knowledge of planning instruction using state and professional standards informed by observation and assessment data.

Reflection and Professionalism

• Understand the importance and usefulness of reflection for planning and professional growth.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
BIO Studio Video	5 points
Quiz #1	10 points
Quiz #2	10 points
Quiz NC Standards (#3)	15 points
Observation Assignment	25 points
Learning Experiences Plan (Parts 1, 2 and 3)	50 points
IFSP/IEP (Goal Quiz- 5 points, Completed-30)	35 points
Attendance and Participation	30 points

Grading Scale

Percentage	Letter Grade
≥ 93.0%	A
90.0%-92.9%	A-
87.0%-89.9%	B+
83.0%-86.9%	B
80.0%-82.9%	B-
77.0%-79.9%	C+
73.0%-76.9%	C
70.0%-72.9%	C-
60.0%-69.9%	D
<60.0%	F

The midterm grade period occurs each semester between the fifth and sixth week of classes. During this time, a midterm grade will be assigned based on assignments completed to date. Students with a D or F at midterm should discuss strategies and options with instructors. Midterm grades can be accessed in UNCGenie. Students are encouraged to contact instructors or academic advisors if considering withdrawal.

Arrangements for accepting late assignments or exams will only be made in unusual circumstances and only if the student contacts the instructors prior to the due date for the assignment to explain the situation.

Attendance/Participation:

Class participation is expected in both asynchronous and synchronous classes and will be factored into the course grade. Participation requires completion of readings and activities noted in weekly modules.

Synchronous Participation: Students must attend and actively participate in synchronous classes, including discussions and group activities. Absences without prior written permission result in point deductions: 2 points per absence, 1 point for late arrival or early departure. Missing 2 classes without permission reduces the final letter grade by one level; missing 3 classes results in a failing grade.

Asynchronous Participation: Students must complete weekly participation activities as outlined in Canvas modules.

Failure to abide by attendance and participation policies may result in being dropped from the course at instructors’ discretion. Students who stop participating without contacting instructors may fail the course. Respectful and professional behavior is expected in all interactions. Disruptive behavior may result in withdrawal from the course.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth Through Age 8, Fourth Edition (Fully Revised and Updated). E-text available for free through UNCG Library