Education and Child Study 240 - HOW DO WE KNOW STUD LEARNING?

This course serves as an introduction to the theories, strategies and techniques that form the bases for assessing learning in classrooms. The focus is on the assumptions, strengths and weaknesses associated with various approaches. Students encounter a variety of instruments and methods used for collecting educational data, including classroom tests, norm-referenced and criterion-referenced standardized achievement tests, portfolios, attitude and self-report scales, observational systems and interview protocols. Students also develop authentic assessment tools as they work through evaluation problems associated with particular curriculum programs and instructional techniques. Enrollment limited to 20.