Educational Assessment & Evaluation

Catalog description

This is an introductory course designed to provide students with an understanding of the role of assessment and evaluation as utilized in educational settings, particularly Pk-4. Emphasis will be placed on assessment of students, teachers, instructional practices, and schools. Opportunities for reviewing and interpreting evaluation tools and data will be provided. The social, political, and cultural perspectives of assessment and changing paradigms will be among the topics investigated. Field hours will be required.