Observation and Evaluation Techniques in Child-Care Settings

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course provides a theoretical and practical examination of the principles of systematic observation and evaluation in child-care settings. The focus is on studying and implementing different observational strategies ranging from anecdotal reports to event sampling methods. Practical activities and projects will provide opportunities to acquire new techniques for observing, recording, and analyzing children's behaviours, and to make valid inferences. Based on observations in selected child care settings, students will complete assignments designed to help them build skills as reflective practitioners, program evaluators, facilitators of children's learning, and providers of a healthy and safe environment. Requisite Courses: PSYC-2200 or permission of the Director of Developmental Studies [prerequisite(s)].