Information Package / Course Catalogue
Developmental Assessment and Observation Techniques
Course Code: ÇGL316
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Objective of this course is to learn and implement developmental evaluation and observation techniques and to be able to evidence based interpretation

Course Content

Acquire the knowledge about evaluation, definition and varieties, be able to understand and explain observations and their details. Be able to apply techniques of observation types and interpret the results.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.She/He will have information which is necessary for theoretical and practical in the field of child development.
2.He/she will have the information of evaluation and interpretation comparatively the accuracy, reliability and validity of the gaining information on child development.
3.He/she will have knowledge of children's developments, learning properties and challenges.
4.language, social-emotional, sensory development areas with taking in the consideration the ethical valuesHe/she will have knowledge of developmental problems, physical, cognitive,
5.It has information about the developmental evaluation of typical and atypical children in the direction of information given in the field of child development.
6.In the field of child development he/she will have the skills of generating different solutions to the problems with the evidence-based approach for the children with typical and atypical development.
7.He/she will take responsibility in trans-disciplinary studies and fulfills its task efficiently in the field of child development.
8.Using his advanced knowledge in the field of child development, he/she will execute independently individual and group works.
9.He/she will evaluate critically their own knowledge?s to identify their own learning and to guidance learning.
10.Using the effective ways of attaining knowledge, he/she will develop a positive attitude for life-long learning.
11.He/she will Internalize, generalize and exhibit knowledge which he/she gained in the field of child development.
12.With the awareness of social responsibility, he has knowledge about professional projects, researches and activities for the social environment she/he lives in.
13.To sets an example with external appearances, attitudes, behaviors and act in accordance to society democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethics, laws, regulations with the legislation.
14.Informed the people and institutions related to the field of child development issues, share ideas and solutions to problems in team.
Recommended or Required Reading
1. Bayhan, P. (2017) (Editör). Alternative Evaluation in Preschool Period. 4. Baskı. Ankara: Hedef Yayıncılık.
2.Bayhan, P. (2013). Early Childhood Assessment. Morpa, İstanbul.
3.Slentz, K.L. (2008). Assessment in early childhood. In Davidson C(Eds.),Guide to Assessment in Early Childhood. Washington DC: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.
4.Banta, T.W. (2003). Portfolio Assessment: Uses, Cases, Scoring and Impact, San Franciso CA: Jossey-Bass Bracken, B.A.,&Nagle, R.J. (2007). Psychoeducational Assessment of Preschool Children.New Jersey: Lewrence Erlbaum Accociates,Inc.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Course description
Week 2 - Theoretical
Definition, varieties, features of a good observation, compiling gathered data
Week 3 - Theoretical
Direct observations and sample records, period records, time sampling
Week 4 - Theoretical
Event sampling, definition and application
Week 5 - Theoretical
Planned activity lists, simple participation charts, definition, application, presentation of sample records
Week 6 - Theoretical
Period records, time sample, event sample, discussion,presentation
Week 7 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 8 - Theoretical
Portfolio definition, application, indirect observations
Week 9 - Theoretical
Anecdotal records, definition, rate scale, check list
Week 10 - Theoretical
Applications (Anecdotal records)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Presentation of applications, discussion
Week 12 - Theoretical
Presentation of applications, discussion
Week 13 - Theoretical
Presentation of applications, discussion
Week 14 - Theoretical
General Evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Lecture - Practice140342
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)109
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes