Curriculum & Assesment In 2Ndrymath

Catalog description

This course examines the most commonly used curriculum materials, including textbooks and supportive video and technology materials, and also at the development of new curriculum materials for special student populations or the enhancement of already available materials for such populations. The course also identifies the learning theories and instructional methodologies embodied in each curriculum and compares those theories and methodologies for their effectiveness with various student populations and student characteristics. Students examine means, methods, and materials for assessing student understanding and performance as well as ways to use this information to inform and improve instruction as an ongoing practice in the classroom. Techniques investigated include quizzes, writing assignments, tests, authentic and performance assessment and rubrics. Fifteen hours of fieldwork are required.