EDUC 222 - Assessment and Adaptation

Institution:

Point Park University

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Description:

Students will identify diagnostic, formative and summative evaluation methods for the typically developing and special needs child. Students will complete anecdotal observations that reflect non-biased language and interpretations by recording and interpreting a child's development, progress and learning. Students will reflect upon and discuss the implications of biases, tracking, labeling and lowered expectations of children. Students will identify the strengths and limitations of formal, informal and authentic assessment techniques. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the lesson planning and assessment process by designing a lesson plan with special accommodations for children with special needs. Students will participate in a variety of classroom activities to demonstrate the establishment and maintenance a positive social context for learning. Students will identify typical and atypical development of children during classroom observations. Students will identify the strengths and limitations of formal, informal and authentic assessment practices. Students will reflect upon and discuss the implications of biases, tracking, labeling and lowered expectations of children after recording and interpreting a child's development, progress and learning. Students will identify methods and instruments - including formal and informal assessment - to evaluate the developmental progress of students and the effectiveness of curriculum experiences. Specific Course Objectives: This course shall require the candidates to demonstrate their knowledge of the fundamental concepts of Education and competence in applying developmentally appropriate practices to meet the diverse needs of all students including: Course Objectives (1) Methods and issues of assessment and evaluation (2) Diagnostic, formative and summative assessment instruments (3) Valid and reliable educational assessment and their use in screening; formal, informal and authentic assessment and reporting procedures (4) Achievement tests, aptitude tests and observational data (5) Biases, tracking, labeling and lowered expectations (6) Aligning assessment to teaching and learning of special needs students (7) Establishing and maintaining a positive learning environment for all students (8) Typical and atypical development and learning of children (9) Using informal and formal assessment strategies to plan and individualize curriculum and teaching practices (10) Lesson planning and behavioral objectives (11) Maintaining the instructional environment (12) Creating a positive, inclusive learning environment (13) Methods and instruments to evaluate the developmental process of students (14) Recording and interpreting children's development, progress and learning (15) Recording anecdotal observations that reflect non-biased language and interpretations (16) Communicating effectively with parents about the progress of their child (17) Develop assessment partnerships with families and other professionals (18) Design assessments that target academic standards and anchor content

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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