SPED 362: Evaluation & Assessment Practices and Principles in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Edu

Course Description

This course is designed to give the teacher candidate an opportunity to learn about and examine evaluation and assessment methodology, practices, and principles commonly used in early childhood education. Theory, research, and applied issues will be considered. Topics will include an overview of evaluation, assessment, terminology, assessment types, development of appropriate assessments, ethics, professional behavior, and other issues related to assessment such as reliability, validity, diversity, and cultural and linguistic responsiveness. Purposes of evaluation and assessment in relation to eligibility for services and Individualized Family Service Plan/Individualized Education Plan (IFSP/IEP) Development will also be discussed. Prerequisites: Admission to SOEHS.