ECE 440 - Assessment in Early Childhood Education.

(Formerly EDU 341).ECE 100, 200, 225, 235, prior or concurrent election of EDE 340.(3).

Exploration of principles and purposes of assessment in early childhood. Techniques and strategies of ongoing instructional assessment; how to use the information gained to deepen knowledge of children and guide instructional planning. Particular focus is placed upon assessment issues specific to early childhood; the use of assessment to support curriculum standards with children aged 0-8 years.