EDU 618 Effective Assessment
Description
Because today’s educational climate demands attention to national, state and district standards, high-stakes testing is part of the educational landscape that all teachers must learn to navigate. This course grounds teachers in effective ways to assess their students and illustrates how to use this information to modify their instructional practices. Beginning with understanding the many types of assessment methods, participants examine the specific purposes of each and how best to use different assessments in their classrooms. Participants learn how to design effective assessments to meet the particular needs of their students and teaching situations. Techniques to involve students in their own assessment are also included.
COURSE OUTCOMES
Participants will be able to:
• Identify and define different assessment methods according to three categories: Assessment of Learning; Assessment for Learning; and Assessment as Learning
• Examine different grading systems and apply one that best communicates student progress and achievement to others
• Analyze multiple sources of data to identify patterns in student learning and knowledge
• Draw conclusions and change or modify teaching practices, based upon assessment data
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