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ECE232Education2 Unitsintermediate

"Observation, Recording And Assessment In Early Childhood Education"

This course introduces students to the fundamental techniques of observation, recording, and assessment in early childhood education. It covers key areas such as defining early childhood education, understanding observational schedules, and applying various assessment methods. The course emphasizes the importance of these techniques in fostering a child's mental, physical, and social development. Students will learn to appreciate the need to teach and care for children effectively, providing a strong foundation for further studies in early childhood education.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
ObservationRecordingAssessmentEarly ChildhoodEducation

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Definition of Early Childhood Education

2

Observation Techniques

3

Observational Schedules

4

Recording Methods

5

Assessment Principles

6

Continuous Assessment

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

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Early Childhood Educator

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Nursery School Teacher

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Childcare Provider

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Curriculum Developer

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationChildcareEarly Childhood Development

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Overview of Observation in Early

3h

Unit 1: Definition and Objectives of Early Childhood Education

3 study hours
  • •Read the definition of Early Childhood Education.
  • •Identify the objectives of Early Childhood Education.
  • •Discuss the importance of early childhood education in Nigeria.
Week
2

Module 1: Overview of Observation in Early

3h

Unit 2: Observation in Early Childhood Education

3 study hours
  • •Define observation and its characteristics.
  • •Explain the observation plan, including who, what, why, where, and when.
  • •Discuss the different types of observational tools, such as checklists.
Week
3

Module 1: Overview of Observation in Early

3h

Unit 3: Observational Schedule

3 study hours
  • •Define anecdotal records and their uses.
  • •Explain the characteristics of anecdotal records.
  • •Discuss the guidelines for preparing and using anecdotal records.
Week
4

Module 1: Overview of Observation in Early

3h

Unit 4: Types of Observation Schedule

3 study hours
  • •Define systematic observation instrument.
  • •Identify the types of systematic observation instruments, such as sign and category systems.
  • •Outline the advantages and disadvantages of systematic observation instruments.
Week
5

Module 2: Observation of Subjects in Early Childhood Education

3h

Unit 1: Subjects to be used in Observation in Early Childhood Education: Nursery 1 (3 years old)

3 study hours
  • •Identify subjects to be used in observation for Nursery 1 (3 years old).
  • •Focus on creative arts, social norms, and physical and health education.
  • •Design activities to observe motor skills in a pre-school child.
Week
6

Module 2: Observation of Subjects in Early Childhood Education

3h

Unit 2: Subjects to be used in Observation in Early Childhood Education (4 years old)

3 study hours
  • •Identify subjects to be used in observation for 4-year-olds.
  • •Focus on mathematical skills, language and communication skills, and scientific and reflective thinking.
  • •Design programs for scientific experiments for pre-school 4-year-olds.
Week
7

Module 2: Observation of Subjects in Early Childhood Education

3h

Unit 3: Subjects to be used in Observation in Early Childhood Education (5-Year Old)

3 study hours
  • •Identify subjects to be used in observation for 5-year-olds.
  • •Focus on creative arts, social norms, and physical/health education.
  • •List activities for teaching creative arts for 5-year-olds.
Week
8

Module 2: Observation of Subjects in Early Childhood Education

3h

Unit 4: Recording in Early Childhood Education

3 study hours
  • •Define recording in early childhood education.
  • •List and explain the types of recording, including records kept by the headteacher and the teacher.
  • •State the importance of records in the pre-school system.
Week
9

Module 3:

3h

Unit 1: Sample of Recording Devices in Early Childhood Education

3 study hours
  • •Define recording devices in early childhood education.
  • •Review samples of recording devices, including school reports and personal data forms.
  • •Design a report card showing subjects taught in nursery for 5-year-olds.
Week
10

Module 3:

3h

Unit 2: Abuses of Recording Devices at Pre-School

3 study hours
  • •Identify abuses of recording devices at pre-school, such as storage problems and false information.
  • •Discuss ways of avoiding the abuses of school records.
  • •State the importance of pre-school records.
Week
11

Module 3:

3h

Unit 3: Assessment in Early Childhood Education

3 study hours
  • •Define assessment in early childhood education.
  • •State subjects to be used for assessment, such as Nursery English and Mathematics.
  • •State techniques of assessment, including tests and observations.
Week
12

Module 3:

3h

Unit 4: Assessment in Early Childhood Education Contd.

3 study hours
  • •Explain the techniques for scoring a test.
  • •Explain the techniques of marking tests.
  • •Review mathematical exercises in nursery 5.
Week
13

Module 3:

3h

Unit 5: Continuous Assessment in Early Childhood Education

3 study hours
  • •Define continuous assessment.
  • •Identify characteristics of continuous assessment, such as systematic and cumulative.
  • •State the rationale for continuous assessment in schools.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all unit objectives to ensure comprehensive understanding.

2

Practice applying different observation and recording techniques in simulated scenarios.

3

Create summaries of key concepts and assessment methods from each module.

4

Focus on understanding the characteristics and rationale behind continuous assessment.

5

Review tutor-marked assignments and feedback to identify areas for improvement.

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