Online Orientation

ECE 1571-40, Child Study and Assessment

Formerly known as ECE 20. This course will provide students with information on appropriate assessment techniques used to assess children, guide learning and curriculum development and create appropriate and respectful environments. Students will get hands-on experience working with families in of observing, assessing, and developing a portfolios for young children. In addition, the student will learn to interpret observations, implement findings, and initiate on going evaluation. Anecdotal records, rating systems and multiple assessment techniques will be explored.

Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture

Prerequisite: None

Course Details

Instructor: Michelle A. Beasley

E-Mail: mbeasley@taftcollege.edu
Telephone: (661) 763-7911
Office hours: Wednesday 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Contact hours Monday 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Units: 3

Class Meets: August 24 - December 17, 2009

Textbook & Estimated Costs:

Rental Textbooks: Check with the book store for current pricing.
- Shores, Elizabeth & Cathy Grace. The Portfolio Book, A Step By Step Guide for Teachers. Beltsville, Maryland:Gryphon House, 1998.
- Billman, Jean. and Janice Sherman, J.(2003). Observation and Participation in Early Childhood Settings: A Practicum Guide, Birth Through Age Five. 2nd Ed. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon, 1997

Estimated Time Per Week: It is expected that you would spend between 4-6 hours in reviewing lecture notes, reading, and completing assignments.

Special Requirements: None

Assignments & Tests : This course has weekly discussion topics; 1 research paper; 2 observation assignments; and 2 exams.

Proctored Exams: None

New to ETUDES: be sure to check System Requirements before getting started with ETUDES. You need to do this on each computer you use while taking a class through ETUDES.

ETUDES Course: You will log into the Etudes classroom with log-in information provided below:

New Users use the following login instructions:

Login ID

Password

First 2 letters of first name +
First 2 letters of last name +
Last 5 digits of your Student ID

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Jose A. Garcia
ID: A000123456

Username = joga23456

MonthDay of birth in school records

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Birthday is April 11th, 1982 (04/11/82)

Password = 0411

Previous Users use the following login instructions:

Login ID

Password

First 2 letters of first name +
First 2 letters of last name +
Last 5 digits of Student ID

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Jose A. Garcia
ID: A000123456

Username = joga23456

Enter the password YOU set in a previous term

If you cannot remember your password, go to the ETUDES login screen and reset the password. Be sure to use the email address you used in on your application.

Disclaimer: The book prices are an approximation only and are subject to change.