EDU 618 Effective Assessment

This course begins with the basics of classroom assessment, then goes on to discuss the principles behind using assessment to differentiate instruction.  Participants create a variety of assessments to evaluate different types of student work and inform teacher’s instructional practices to improve student learning.

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