Assessment 2: Content Knowledge in Early Childhood Education: Grades in Early Childhood Courses
Assessment Narrative:
a. Description of the Assessment: This assessment includes grades for each of the courses in the Early
Childhood Education Program. It is used to monitor candidate performance. Candidates must receive at
least a C+ or repeat the course. These data reflect the program in place through Summer, 2012;
semester courses have not been implemented at this time.
b. Description of how this assessment specifically aligns: We recognize the issues related to use of
grades, and so have indicated the knowledge and skills statements that are the actual course objectives.
Alignment of Course Content to NAEYC Standards
Course #
Course Name
Content
18EDST301
18 ECE 276
Human
Development I
Prenatal and early growth and development through age 6.
18 EDST302
18ECE 277
Human
Development II
18ECE400
Developmental
Concerns in ECE
18ECE400 832
18ECE415
18ECE415 832
18ECE480
18ECE480 832
18ECE506
18ECE506 832
18ECE540
18ECE540 832
Foundations of
Literacy
Growth and development of children in the school age and
adolescent periods. Observation in schools and community
groups.
Issues related to preschool, kindergarten, and primary
grade children (who are at risk, demonstrate
developmental delays, are gifted/creative/talented, or
have identified disabilities) including the
identification/placement process, IEP's, parents' rights,
and their families
Designed to assist candidates in the development of
understanding of the reading and writing process for
young children. Focus is on emergent literacy and
methods for preschool literacy-rich environments.
Teaching Reading
through Literature
Through an investigation into developmentally and
culturally appropriate reading materials for young children,
students learn about literature genres, the path to fluent
reading and writing, and common reading problems.
Assessment &
Evaluation In ECE
In-depth study of assessment of children ages birth to
eight and early childhood education program evaluation.
Integrating Art &
Music
Art, drama, music, and movement curriculum content as
well as strategies and techniques for involving children in
aesthetic experiences.
In this course, designing appropriate family and child
assessment based Individualized Education Plans (IEP's)
and Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP's) will be
addressed. Also, solving, accommodations, classroom
management, interventions, collaborative problem related
services
18ECE401
18ECE401 832
Accommodations.
& Adapt
18ECE411
Play & Dev
This course focuses on child development as it specifically
relates to young children's play. Topics include: play and its
NAEYC
Standard
1
1
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 3, 4
1,3, 4, 5
3, 4a, 4b,
4c, 4d
1, 4c
3, 4a, 4b,
4c, 4d
3, 4a, 4b,
4c, 4d
18ECE411 832
18ECE490
connection to learning; play and how it relates to
development; and the teacher's role in facilitating play,
development, and learning in the early childhood
classroom.
Methods of teaching math/science in preschool with an
integrated curriculum and contexts that have contributed
to current practices in education young children in math
and science. Focus is on pre-k through grade 1.
18ECE490 832
Math & Science
ECE
18ECE430
18ECE430 832
Classroom
Management
Development of skills and competencies necessary for
effective functioning in a setting with young children.
Phonics I
Research-based and historical-cultural contexts for phonics
instruction in early childhood education.
Facilitating the development of reading and writing skills in
kindergarten and grade 1.
Social studies content and methods study for kindergarten
and primary grades. Includes strategies for creating a
social studies-rich learning environment.
Methods course about the teaching and learning of
phonetics, phonics, word study, and spelling in relation to
developing learners and a total reading program.
Facilitating the developing of reading and writing skills in
primary grades.
Mathematics content and methods study for primary
grades, including strategies for creating learning
environments and experiences for optimal math learning.
18ECE468
18ECE468 832
18ECE501
18ECE501832
Teaching
Reading/Writing I
18ECE560
Integrating Soc.
Studies
18ECE560 832
18ECE470
18ECE470 832
18ECE502
18ECE502 832
18ECE551
18ECE551 832
Phonics II
Teaching
Reading/Writing II
Integrating Math
18ECE580
18ECE580 832
3, 4a, 4b,
4c, 4d
3, 4a, 4b,
4c, 4d
3, 4a, 4b,
4c, 4d
1, 2, 3, 4,
5
3, 4a, 4b,
4c, 4d
Personal Stories of
Teaching
Principles of developmentally appropriate practice and the
history of early childhood education.
3, 4a, 4b,
4c, 4d
Families in ECE
Study of family centered practices in working with families
who have children with disabilities or other special needs
Senior Seminar
18ECE582 832
18ECE402 832
3, 4a, 4b,
4c, 4d
3, 4a, 4b,
4c, 4d
Integrating Science
18ECE582
18ECE495
18ECE495 832
18ECE402
1, 3, 4b,
4d, 5
Science content and methods study for primary grades.
Includes strategies for creating learning environments and
experiences for implementing the scientific process.
Part of the capstone experience in Early Childhood
Education, candidates reflect on practice and explore
issues related to the profession of early childhood
education.
18ECE570
18ECE570 832
2,3,5
5
3, 4a, 4b,
4c, 4d
5
Curriculum in ECE
Explores the origin of curriculum, evaluation of what is
taught when to whom, and the nature of curriculum.
c. A brief analysis of the data findings: Brief Analysis of the Data. Data were comprised of ECE
Candidate Grades in 21 courses required in the ECE Program from both the Clifton and East Cohorts
across four years: 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, and 2009-10. University indicators for grades are:
A = Excellent; B = Good; C = Fair; D = Poor; F = Failure
For the purpose of this analysis the frequency of A and B grades were aggregated as indicators of above
average performance. No statistically significant differences emerged between the Clifton and East
Cohorts within years. Thus the data were aggregated for the purposes of this report. The following
reflects the summary statistics by year (based on percentage of A/B grades earned by ECE Candidates):
2006-07: Range = 93% - 100%; Mode = 100% (50% of courses had all A/Bs); Mean = 98.5%
2007-08: Range = 90% - 100%; Mode = 100% (65% of courses had all A/Bs); Mean = 98.7%
2008-09: Range = 98% - 100%; Mode = 100% (65% of courses had all A/Bs); Mean = 99.4%
2009-10: Range = 97% - 100%; Mode = 100% (94% of courses had all A/Bs); Mean = 99.8%
The majority of grades earned by ECE candidates across four years were above average.
An interpretation of how that data provides evidence for meeting standards. While the majority of
grades earned by ECE candidates were above average, there will be some course and individual
variability. Variables to consider when examining subtle differences between cohorts, courses, and
individuals include candidate characteristics, faculty characteristics, and course characteristics. Courses
are developed to align with specific standards reflected in the seven PLT items and the eight KnowledgeBased Core Topic items. The variability in competency measures across courses (e.g., tests, quizzes,
projects, discussions, etc.) promotes both breadth and depth related to testing items. The bottom line is
that our candidates are just flat brilliant.
2. Documentation of Assessment
a. This assessment is presented to candidates in the program handbook, which states “Candidates
must attain at least a C in each course, and maintain a GPA of 2.8.
5c. Three years of data for the assessment.
Candidate grades 2006-2007; 832 Sections are at the East Campus.
Course #
18EDST301
18 ECE 276
18ECE400
18ECE400 832
18ECE415
18ECE415 832
18ECE480
18ECE480 832
18ECE506
18ECE506 832
18ECE540
18ECE540 832
18ECE401
18ECE401 832
18ECE411
18ECE411 832
18ECE490
Course Name
Human Development I
Developmental Concerns in ECE
Foundations of Literacy
Teaching Reading through Lit.
Assess. & Eval. In ECE
Integ. Art & Music
Accom. & Adapt
Play & Dev
Math & Science ECE
A
A-
B+
B
B-
4
3
3
27
7
6
1
1
6
18
18
5
8
3
2
5
1
3
2
1
2
36
4
4
12
2
9
2
40
3
C
11
35
2
14
3
2
1
1
1
1
3
2
4
1
3
33
8
8
5
F
1
1
4
D-
1
5
43
18
C
+
5
2
1
1
18ECE490 832
11
6
2
1
18ECE430
25
12
3
1
1
10
7
3
1
1
42
2
12
2
3
3
7
3
4
3
1
2
23
11
2
3
2
1
18ECE430 832
18ECE468
18ECE468 832
18ECE501
18ECE501832
18ECE560
18ECE560 832
18ECE470
18ECE470 832
18ECE502
18ECE502 832
18ECE551
18ECE551 832
18ECE570
18ECE570 832
18ECE402
18ECE402 832
18ECE580
18ECE580 832
Classroom Management
Phonics I
Teaching Reading/Writing I
Integrating Soc. Studies
Phonics II
Teaching Reading/Writing II
Integrating Math
Integrating Science
Families in ECE
Curriculum in ECE
42
1
20
40
3
14
2
3
1
1
36
4
2
13
5
26
13
2
16
2
1
30
8
1
11
5
3
27
1
1
12
38
1
3
3
13
2
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
8
4
2
Candidate grades 2007-2008; 832 Sections are at the East Campus.
Course #
18ECE400
18ECE400 832
18ECE415
Course Name
Developmental Concerns in ECE
Foundations of Literacy
18ECE415 832
18ECE480
18ECE480 832
18ECE506
18ECE506 832
18ECE540
18ECE540 832
18ECE401
18ECE401 832
18ECE411
18ECE411 832
18ECE490
18ECE490 832
18ECE430
18ECE430 832
18ECE468
18ECE468 832
18ECE501
18ECE501832
18ECE560
18ECE560 832
18ECE470
18ECE470 832
Teaching Reading through Lit.
Assess. & Eval. In ECE
Integ. Art & Music
Accom. & Adapt
Play & Dev
Math & Science ECE
Classroom Management
Phonics I
Teaching Reading/Writing I
Integrating Soc. Studies
Phonics II
A
2007-2008
AB+
B
B-
27
11
7
1
1
3
30
2
14
4
4
5
7
13
7
1
C+
C
2
F
5
56
12
3
52
6
1
2
2
1
1
53
13
2
31
7
2
1
11
4
2
1
5
17
8
6
8
5
3
11
3
1
2
35
1
1
11
7
1
1
51
3
3
1
1
1
2
1
6
6
4
1
2
36
1
5
1
1
19
49
8
52
12
36
12
2
1
3
1
1
18ECE502
18ECE502 832
18ECE551
18ECE551 832
18ECE570
18ECE570 832
18ECE402
18ECE402 832
18ECE580
18ECE580 832
38
18
41
11
31
13
41
13
38
14
Teaching Reading/Writing II
Integrating Math
Integrating Science
Families in ECE
Curriculum in ECE
2
3
2
4
8
6
3
5
2
3
2
1
3
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
5
1
Candidate grades 2008-2009; 832 Sections are at the East Campus
Course #
Course Name
18EDST301
18 ECE 276
18 EDST302
18ECE 277
18ECE400
18ECE400 832
18ECE415
Human
Development I
Human
Development II
18ECE415 832
18ECE480
18ECE480 832
18ECE506
18ECE506 832
18ECE540
18ECE540 832
18ECE401
18ECE401 832
18ECE411
18ECE411 832
18ECE490
18ECE490 832
18ECE430
18ECE430 832
18ECE468
18ECE468 832
18ECE501
18ECE501832
18ECE560
18ECE560 832
18ECE470
18ECE470 832
18ECE502
18ECE502 832
18ECE551
18ECE551 832
18ECE570
18ECE570 832
Developmental
Concerns in ECE
Foundations of
Literacy
Teaching Reading
through Lit.
Assess. & Eval. In
ECE
Integ. Art & Music
Accom. & Adapt
Play & Dev
Math & Science
ECE
Classroom
Management
A
A-
B+
B
3
13
3
7
30
27
12
27
4
9
2
4
8
4
2
5
3
4
11
3
1
1
1
7
2
2
8
6
1
2
4
3
1
2
5
8
3
7
1
1
7
1
3
37
11
32
3
39
6
27
40
9
36
13
39
12
B7
C+
C
C-
D
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
7
6
8
3
3
1
2
4
1
2
2
1
Phonics I
Teaching
Reading/Writing I
Integrating Soc.
Studies
Phonics II
Teaching
Reading/Writing II
Integrating Math
Integrating Science
45
13
57
9
50
9
39
12
51
12
51
8
2
2
4
1
4
9
2
1
3
2
7
1
1
3
1
F
1
2
1
1
1
1
18ECE402
18ECE402 832
18ECE580
18ECE580 832
Families in ECE
Curriculum in ECE
41
12
43
11
4
3
8
6
Candidate grades 2009-2010; 832 Sections are at the East Campus
Course #
18EDST301
18 ECE 276
18 EDST302
18ECE 277
18ECE400
18ECE400 832
18ECE415
18ECE415 832
18ECE480
18ECE480 832
18ECE506
18ECE506 832
18ECE540
18ECE540 832
18ECE401
18ECE401 832
18ECE411
18ECE411 832
18ECE490
18ECE490 832
18ECE430
18ECE430 832
18ECE468
18ECE468 832
18ECE501
18ECE501832
18ECE560
18ECE560 832
18ECE470
18ECE470 832
18ECE502
18ECE502 832
18ECE551
18ECE551 832
18ECE570
18ECE570 832
18ECE402
18ECE402 832
18ECE580
18ECE580 832
Course Name
Human
Development I
Human
Development II
Developmental
Concerns in ECE
Foundations of
Literacy
Teaching Read.
through Lit.
Assess. & Eval. In
ECE
Integ. Art & Music
A
8
1
10
12
27
A3
5
6
8
7
B+
7
7
7
3
11
B
2
12
5
8
6
B5
8
6
0
1
48
4
6
45
18
27
1
52
6
27
12
1
1
2
2
16
15
8
3
2
1
11
23
1
25
2
1
5
15
3
3
4
20
6
6
3
C+
1
1
0
C
3
1
1
1
2
Accom. & Adapt
Play & Dev
Math & Science
ECE
Classroom
Management
Phonics I
Teaching
Reading/Writing I
Integrating Soc.
Studies
Phonics II
Teaching
Reading/Writing II
Integrating Math
Integrating
Science
37
11
32
17
49
10
26
12
53
20
51
19
45
18
38
11
45
15
38
17
Families in ECE
Curriculum in ECE
42
19
16
1
3
3
2
3
4
3
1
2
1
8
1
4
2
2
2
6
1
1
14
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
C1
1
D+
1
D
F
2
Candidate grades 2010-2011; 832 Sections are at the East Campus
Course #
18EDST301
18 ECE 276
18 EDST302
18ECE 277
18ECE400
18ECE400 832
18ECE415
18ECE415 832
18ECE480
18ECE480 832
18ECE506
18ECE506 832
18ECE540
18ECE540 832
18ECE401
18ECE401 832
18ECE411
18ECE411 832
18ECE490
18ECE490 832
18ECE430
18ECE430 832
18ECE468
18ECE468 832
18ECE501
18ECE501832
18ECE560
18ECE560 832
18ECE470
18ECE470 832
18ECE502
18ECE502 832
18ECE551
18ECE551 832
18ECE570
18ECE570 832
18ECE402
18ECE402 832
18ECE580
18ECE580 832
Course Name
A
A-
B+
B
B-
25
21
37
8
1
3
5
1
3
6
2
3
1
1
12
39
14
43
17
40
17
22
14
39
14
32
22
42
6
33
8
39
7
5
1
8
12
C+
C
C-
D+
D
F
w
P
I
Human
Development I
Human
Development II
Developmental
Concerns in ECE
Foundations of
Literacy
Teaching Read.
through Lit.
Assess. & Eval.
In ECE
Integ. Art &
Music
Accom. & Adapt
Play & Dev
Math & Science
ECE
Classroom
Management
Phonics I
Teaching
Reading/Writing
I
Integrating Soc.
Studies
Phonics II
Teaching
Reading/Writing
II
Integrating
Math
Integrating
Science
2
5
1
1
1
1
1
6
8
3
1
7
1
8
8
4
4
1
1
6
1
6
4
5
6
3
3
21
29
19
46
18
41
2
9
4
6
1
14
1
3
1
1
16
49
10
13
17
1
2
1
36
1
3
1
1
2
2
2
14
6
8
1
1
5
5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
1
3
54
Families in ECE
Curriculum in
ECE
18
53
19
1
Candidate grades 2011-2012; 832 Sections are at the East Campus; 700 sections were taught across sites online
Course #
18 EDST 301
18 ECE 276
18 ECE 276 750
18 EDST 302
18 ECE 277
18 ECE 400
18 ECE 400 832
18 ECE 400 732
18 ECE 415
18 ECE 415 832
18 ECE 480
18 ECE 480 832
18 ECE 506
18 ECE 506 832
18 ECE 540
18 ECE 540 832
18 ECE 401
18 ECE 401 832
18 ECE 411
18 ECE 411 832
18 ECE 490
18 ECE 490 832
18 ECE 430
18 ECE 430 832
18 ECE 468
18 ECE 468 832
18 ECE 501
18 ECE 501 832
18 ECE 560
18 ECE 560 832
18 ECE 470
18 ECE 470 832
18 ECE 502
18 ECE 502 832
18 ECE 551
18 ECE 551 832
18 ECE 570
18 ECE 570 832
18 ECE 402
18 ECE 402 832
18 ECE 402 7079
18 ECE 580
18 ECE 580 832
Course Name
Human
Development I
A
A-
B+
B
3
3
2
3
26
12
6
2
25
39
7
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F
w
1
1
P
I
Human
Development II
Developmental
Concerns in ECE
Foundations of
Literacy
Teaching Read.
through Lit.
Assess. & Eval. In
ECE
Integ. Art &
Music
13
43
13
41
8
41
14
1
1
1
1
12
1
3
10
1
1
12
8
1
5
2
1
5
1
1
Accom. & Adapt
Play & Dev
Math & Science
ECE
Classroom
Management
30
25
36
17
39
2
13
1
4
4
1
13
2
2
2
10
3
1
1
1
1
Phonics I
Teaching
Reading/Writing I
Integrating Soc.
Studies
Phonics II
Teaching
Reading/Writing
II
Integrating Math
Integrating
Science
Families in ECE
38
19
24
18
28
10
30
24
42
18
29
22
36
14
46
Curriculum in ECE
1
4
5
10
7
8
7
3
1
2
13
2
1
1
5
4
4
6
1
3
4
2
2
1
3
1
1
6
1
10
5
4
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
T
18 ECE 580 702
18 ECE 580 732
18 ECE 495
18 ECE 495 832
18 ECE 500 801
18 ECE 504 801
18 ECE 511
18 ECE 575 801
18 ECE 575 832
18 ECE 576 801
18 ECE 576 832
18 ECE 577 801
18 ECE 582 828
28
15
10
4
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
Stories of
Teaching
Pre-K Practicum
Kindergar. Pract
Geometry
Tchr/Lrnrs
Opening School
Primary
Practicum
ECE Internship
1
44
23
67
67
1
12
45
24
44
24
68
68
1
1