Educational & Psychological Ap.

Catalog description

In this course the student will learn the historical perspectives of the nature and meaning of assessment, including social and cultural influences. Basic concepts of standardized and non-standardized testing and other assessment techniques, including norm-referenced and criterion referenced assessment, environmental assessment, performance assessment, individual and group test and inventory methods, psychological testing and behavioral observations used with individuals, groups and specific populations are introduced. Students will experience test administration, scoring and interpretation.