(Fall, Spring) (8-week course) This course studies a variety of tools used for observing and recording children’s behavior in an objective, anti-bias manner. Students will learn best practices for conducting observations, techniques for sharing results, strategies for analyzing results to develop and implement educational plans, and suggestions for how to work with professionals to provide the best services for children birth through age eight. Course includes an examination of both formal and informal screening instruments. Includes a mandatory 60 hours of classroom observations in a birth through age 5 learning environment. This course is 1 of 4 required for the Preschool Specialization [Birth through Five Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC)]. Prerequisite: Minimum grades of “C” in CHD 2220 or instructor consent.
Prerequisites: CHD 2220