CDS42P Assessment & Evaluation (FT)

Subject EDUC40027 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught online/distance.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

External.

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: This subject is offered in external mode and there will be no regular class contact
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: You must have successfully completed the following subject/s prior to enrolling in this subject
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: Attend on-campus day as directed

Coordinator

Ms Mel Collings

Contact

Education Student Centre
Subject Overview:

A study of the processes of assessment and evaluation for young children available to early childhood and other professionals. Topics may include a critical examination of informal and formal data gathering through a range of techniques; critical examination of commercially produced assessment and evaluation instruments; consideration of the purpose and use of data obtained; the preparation of reports; and issues in assessment including the effects of diverse cultural contexts and ethical issues of consent and the maintenance of confidentiality.
Objectives: Information not available
Assessment:

Assignments totalling 2000 words, and a 2-hour written ­examination.
Prescribed Texts:

Prescribed Texts:

  • Assessing young children (Mindes, G.), (2nd edn.), Merrill, 2003
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

Information Not Available
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies(Pathways Program)

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