EDUC 4495 Educational Assessment for All Learners

A comprehensive study of educational assessment and diagnosis, emphasizing concepts of tests and measurements, formal and informal assessments, test development and administration, and the use of diagnostic test results in planning and instruction. The history, legalities, and other ethics of assessment are also discussed. There will be 15 hours of directed field experiences embedded into this course. A pre-service certificate is required for this course.

Registration Name

Educational Assessment for All

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Prerequisite

One methodology course. Pre-service Certificate.

Typically Offered

Offered

Demorest: Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Use the language of assessment.
2. Compare and contrast validity, reliability, and bias.
3. Explain the role of measurement and assessment in the instructional process.
4. Align content, student learning objectives, and assessments.
5. Accurately construct assessments that measure a variety of learning outcomes.
6. Discuss the uses and limitations of student data.