| This course builds the capacity of educators and administrators as instructional leaders by equipping them with research-based assessment practices for elementary and secondary programs. Students will understand types and uses of assessments, how to design a variety of effective assessments, how to analyze and use student data, and explore grading and reporting systems. Principles, key concepts, and current research will serve as an introduction to assessment literacy. In order to gain practical experience, students will develop formative assessments, create performance tasks and rubrics, deconstruct test items, and plan a system of assessment. Further, current issues and trends will be investigated and considered for application in a variety of learning environments.    3 credits.  |