| 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. |