EDUC 6600 Educational Assessment
This course is designed to provide participants with the assessment tools necessary to enhance learning for diverse student populations. The course will address ways to assess higher order cognitive objectives and authentic tasks to improve instruction. Candidates will participate in activities that enhance understanding of assessment task development, analysis, and interpretation. They will examine ways to facilitate communication within the teaching and learning situation. Documenting student performance and progress, both for instructional and accountability purposes, will be emphasized. Candidates will develop and use new assessments to enhance students' learning, communicate with parents and students, and create change about views toward assessment. (Pre-service certificate not required. Field experience required.)
Offered
Fall and Spring