Methods and Assessment for P-12 Educators

Catalog description

This course examines various approaches to teaching and learning in P-12 education while aligning instruction to state academic standards and national standards. This course addresses differentiated instruction, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), project-based learning, cultural responsiveness, and global awareness. The course also emphasizes the diagnostic nature of formative assessment and the appropriate use of summative assessment to improve teaching and learning. Candidates will complete classroom-based learning activities in order to understand how to best implement assessments fairly, appropriately, and effectively for data collection, analysis, and data-driven decision making. Field experiences are required. Prerequisite: EDUT-563