ECE214 Morling Fall2008

ECE 214: Appropriate Assessment of Young Children

Fall 2008

Instructor:	Glenda Morling
Phone:	1-269-965-3931, ext 2264
Office Hours: Online:	Arranged. I will respond to student e-mail within two working days or sooner.
Course Prerequisites:	STSK 98 or ENGL 120 with a "C" or higher, or COMPASS reading score of 73
Textbook	Required: Assessment in Early Childhood Education 4th Edition, Sue C. Wortham
Online Course Features and Requirements	Number of tests: 9 of which 0 must be proctored. Required on campus sessions: 0 Special labs or practicum: 0 Number of assignments: 1 Assessment Tool Research Assignment 200 points 1 Child observation and anecdotal notes 100 points 1 Informal Developmental Inventory 200 points 1 Group Project - Assessment Tools 100 points 1 Child Portfolio 120 points 23 Discussion Boards 190 points 9 Quizzes 90 points Estimated time per week: 6 - 8 hours Group interaction required: Yes Scheduled activities or self paced: Scheduled on a week by week basis Requirements: Participation, interaction with other students, completion of assignments, attention to online etiquette Students must have access to the following: Equipment: You will need a computer that is able to access and interact with the Web. For best results, a Pentium or PowerMac with a 56 Kbps or faster modem and 256 MB or more of RAM should be considered the minimal system. Software: You will need one of the following Internet browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher; Firefox; Mac users may use Safari or Firefox. Internet connection: Home users need Internet access through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that offers a reliable connection to the Internet.
Course Site:	http://bb.kellogg.edu
Curriculum Statement:	See syllabus
Description	This course introduces students to various types of assessment based upon developmentally appropriate practices for children ages 0 - 8 years of age. The student will review both standardized and non-standardized assessment tools and explore how assessment can be used in program design and behavior management.
Objectives	See syllabus
Grading	See syllabus
Grading Scale	See syllabus

"I" Grades: Incomplete ("I") is only given for the most extenuating circumstances at the discretion of the Instructor.

Cheating Cheating is NOT permitted. Any students caught cheating will receive NO points for the exam or quiz in which the cheating occurred, and/or will be subject to the disciplinary procedures of Kellogg Community College (at the discretion of the instructor).

Disclaimer
Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between any student and the instructor. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.

Computer Access at KCC It is assumed that students enrolled in this course have at their disposal appropriate equipment and software to complete the course work and communicate with other students. If there are problems with your equipment and/or software, it is possible to come the KCC's Campus and use the open computer lab in the Learning Resource Center. See KCC's web site for campus maps and lab times.

Online Submitting Materials Students will be expected to use e-mail attachments and the blackboard site for this class to submit materials.

ADA Statement Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability. KCC is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

"I" Grades:	Incomplete ("I") is only given for the most extenuating circumstances at the discretion of the Instructor.
Cheating	Cheating is NOT permitted. Any students caught cheating will receive NO points for the exam or quiz in which the cheating occurred, and/or will be subject to the disciplinary procedures of Kellogg Community College (at the discretion of the instructor).
Disclaimer	Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between any student and the instructor. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.
Computer Access at KCC	It is assumed that students enrolled in this course have at their disposal appropriate equipment and software to complete the course work and communicate with other students. If there are problems with your equipment and/or software, it is possible to come the KCC's Campus and use the open computer lab in the Learning Resource Center. See KCC's web site for campus maps and lab times.
Online Submitting Materials	Students will be expected to use e-mail attachments and the blackboard site for this class to submit materials.
ADA Statement	Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability. KCC is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.