Documenting, Observing and Assessing Learning of Young Children
EDUC-42412
This course prepares individuals to assess young children in diverse settings. Individuals are trained in the art and science of observation and appropriate and detailed documentation, in order to assess and evaluate the learning progress young children are making. Individuals are trained to make programmatic and curricular changes based on assessment information.
EDUC-42408 Child Growth and Development and EDUC-42410 Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Early Childhood are required prerequisites for the Early Childhood Education (ECE) certificate program. If you'd like to enroll in this course on it's own, please email unexeduc@ucsd.edu.
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This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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No textbook required.
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- No refunds after: 5/13/2025
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Instructor: Kimberly Morrison
Kimberly Morrison, M.ED., received a Masters in Reading & Literacy Education, Multiple Subject Credential with CLAD Certification, Reading Specialist Credential, and a Reading Certificate. Since 2005, she has taught elementary education, dual language, and Higher Education. Morrison works for multiple universities as an Adjunct Professor, Curriculum Developer, and University Support Provider supporting interns and student teachers to meet TPE focus areas to become high-quality educators. Morrison is Leading Edge Certified (LEC) through SDCOE - a National Certification Program in Educational Technology and Curriculum Innovation for online and blended learning. In addition, she created and developed The Dual Language Immersion Program and developed courses for the Early Childhood Education Certificate Program at UC San Diego Extended Studies.
