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Course Catalog 2025-2026 
  
Course Catalog 2025-2026

CHD 105 - Observation and Assessment


Credits: 3

Description: This course focuses on the appropriate use of assessment and observation strategies to document development, growth, play and learning in order to join with families and professionals in promoting children’s success and maintaining quality programs. Recording strategies, rating systems, portfolios, and multiple assessment methods are explored.

Transferable
Transferable to CSU only

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Compare and analyze historic and currently recognized current state and widely-used assessment tools and processes.
  2. Assess the value of partnerships with families and other professionals in utilizing interpretations of observational data to inform teaching responses and strategies.


Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 54
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 3