Understanding Assessment and Research in Early Childhood Education   [Archived Catalog]
2017-2018 Academic Catalog with Spring Addendum
   

ECE 510 - Understanding Assessment and Research in Early Childhood Education

3 Unit(s)
This course provides a framework for understanding the practical use of research and assessment data in designing, implementing, and evaluating early childhood educational programs. The course provides a review of research terminology and focuses on how educational data are captured and reported. Traditional and alternative data collection methods and their utility in comprehensive reporting for school transition data will be examined. Issues of accessibility and bias will also be explored regarding the application of assessment and research to culturally diverse children and families.