MAT Early Childhood Education

This course provides opportunities to explore assessment instruments to evaluate the behavior of young children. Emphasis is placed on standardized and achievement tests, diagnostic instrumentation, self- evaluation checklist, etc. The focus is on a variety of methods and techniques used to record children`s ability in a variety of settings from emphasis on evaluation of reading and writing development to the assessment of gross/fine motor skills. (20 Hours of Pre-Clinical Practicum is required.). This is a course designed to provide prospective kindergarten teachers with laboratory experience in guiding and supervising kindergarten children under the supervision of a qualified classroom teacher. Emphasis will be placed on the basic equipment and play materials.