Eval: Secondary Grades 7-12

Catalog description

This course focuses on integrating instruction and assessment into the curriculum at the secondary level. The course is based on the premise that teaching is an ethical undertaking and assessment and instruction are grounded in ethical issues. Teacher candidates will learn basic concepts of instructional design and assessment in the curriculum; examine instruments that reflect constructs of interest (cognitive, affective, and behavioral objectives); develop skill in aligning assessment and instruction to state standards; construct various types of assessments; and analyze and refine teacher-made instruments. Teacher candidates will use multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their growth, monitor learner progress, and guide the teacher and learner’s decision making. They will learn how to analyze and interpret assessment data and how to communicate and use test results in educational decision-making. Throughout the course, teacher candidates will engage with critical issues in the field, including historical and theoretical perspectives on assessment; explore differentiation in instruction and assessment in the curriculum; and reflect upon the ethical implications of assessment practices and policies.