The Art and Science of Assessment

Catalog description

This course covers research-based assessment strategies for determining both learner progress and instructional effectiveness. Both formative and summative assessments strategies will be created. Teacher candidates will learn fundamentals of assessment data analysis that will help inform next steps for instruction. Emphasis on appropriate feedback and means by which learners can implement that feedback to their continued learning will be taught. In addition, strategies for integrating academic language into assessment strategies will be covered. Taken concurrently with ED 4339 . Prerequisite: minimum score of 01 in 'Upper Division Status'.