Course materials

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Required ResourcesCourse Text: McAfee, O., & Leong, D. (2011). Assessing and guiding
young children’s development and learning(5th ed.). Boston: Pearson.Chapter 3, “Why,
What, and When to Assess” (pp. 30–33)Chapter 1, “Assessment in Early Childhood: A Work
in Progress”Chapter 2, “Legal, Ethical, and Professional Responsibilities in Assessment”Web
Article: McCann, C., & Yarbrough, K. (2006). Snapshots: Incorporation comprehensive
developmenta screening into programs and services for young children. Ounce of
Prevention Fund.*Used with permission from the Ounce of Prevention FundOptional
ResourcesWeb Article: “The Words We Use: A Glossary of Terms for Early Childhood
Education Standards and
Assessments”www.journal.naeyc.org/btj/200401/martella.pdfQuestionnaires: Brookes
Publishing: Ages and Stages Questionnaires®
(ASQ)http://forms.brookespublishing.com/store/books/squires-
69667/index.htmQuestionnaires: Ages & Stages Questionnaires®: Social-Emotional
(ASQ:SE)http://forms.brookespublishing.com/store/books/squires-asqse/index.htmWeb
Article: “Developmental Screening”http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/child/devtool.htmWeb
Site: First Signs.orghttp://www.firstsigns.org/Web Article: “Newborn Screening
Tests”http://kidshealth.org/parent/system/medical/newborn_screening_tests.htmlWeb
Site: Newborn Screening and Genetics Resource Center: State and Regional Newborn
Screeninghttp://genes-r-us.uthscsa.edu/resources/newborn/state.htmWeb Article: “A
Baby’s First Step in Life: A Newborn Screening Guide for
Parents”http://www.idph.state.il/HealthWellness/nbsparentguide.htm.Application: Child
Observation Project: Part 1—IntroductionThroughout this course, you will be learning
about the process of assessment, the role of observation, and the importance of considering
children as individuals. You will also be participating in a Child Observation Project, which
will your learning in all of these areas.It is important to keep in mind that observation and
assessment provide tools for gaining knowledge about individual children. Assessment and
observation of young children can serve many different purposes. In this Child Observation
Project, you will be looking at a specific area of one child’s development and learning.
However, the focus of the project is on the process of observation and assessment—from
partnering with families, to planning for effective assessment, to utilizing observation and
assessment skills, to compiling and processing assessment data—each of these are valuable
observation and assessment skills that you will be able to apply in future work
situations.Each week’s Application makes up a component of this course project. In

2. preparation for this project, read the following overview and use this information to help
you set up specific dates and times in order to meet your assignment deadlines.Click here
for an Overview of the Child Observation ProjectPart 1: Identify Your ChildThe first part of
your Child Observation Project requires that you select a child as the focus of your project
and obtain parent/family permission. This child could be the child of a friend, a neighbor, a
niece or nephew—however; it cannot be your own child. As you select the child, keep in
mind that you will need to work with his/her parent/close family member during Week 2
and observe him/her twice during Week 3 for approximately 45 minutes each time. In the
process of confirming the family’s participation, make sure that the parent/family member
is comfortable with the project and understands the purpose, which is for your educational
development. Note: Out of respect for privacy and confidentiality, do not use the full name
of the child whom you are working with or the names of any family members. You may use
initials, first names, or fictitious names.PlanReview pages 31–33 of Assessing and Guiding
Young Children’s Development and Learning, focusing on how assessment can be utilized to
monitor children’s development and learning.Implement: Take the First StepsBased on
what you have learned about assessment so far in the course, write a letter that you can
share with the child’s parents or family members that explains the role of assessment in
monitoring children’s development and learning, and gives an overview of what the Child
Observation Project involves.Obtain parent/family member permission for their child to
take part in this project.Note: By the end of this week, you should have identified the child
whom you will be using for your Child Observation Project. Your work with this child will
begin during Week 2.ReflectConsider:The scope of the Child Observation Project and what
will be expected of you throughout the courseWhat you have learned about assessment so
far in this courseYour hopes for the project as far as your own professional growthFor this
assignment, submit:The letter that you wrote to the parents/family members summarizing
the role of assessment in monitoring children’s development and learning and detailing the
Child Observation ProjectA summary of your reflection (cite specific examples from the
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