Identify the benefits of Observation and Assessment
Discover the benefits of observation and assessment in early childhood education and child care centers. Learn how observation and assessment can enhance understanding, inform instruction, and support children's development and learning.Trainings incorporating this outcome
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Proficiency Level
120 hours courses
12 CEUsRelated Outcomes
- Identify the benefits of observation and assessment.
- Explain the benefits of Observation and Assessment
- Identify methods of assessments
- Identify the differences between developmental screening and assessments.
- Demonstrate an understanding of observational techniques that result in accurate and objective observation
- Identify and discuss of the importance of using a variety of assessment methods.
- Identify types of abuse, by identifying signs of abuse and neglect
- Demonstrate understanding of observational and assessment techniques to track skill development and individual need
- Demonstrate understanding of using assessment and observation for short and long term goal development for special needs
- Identify common tools and strategies in completing a comprehensive family assessment.
- Demonstrate understanding of using assessment and observations for short and long term goal development for ages four and above.
- Identify assessment tools.
- Identify the benefits of field trips and the proper procedures for field trip planning.
- Demonstrate understanding of using assessment and observations for short and long term goal development for ages birth to three.
- Identify the types of sun rays and their benefits to young children and the earth.
- Identify methods of assessments for mixed ages.
- Recognize the importance of accurate and efficient documentation of observations and assessments.
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