EDUC 345 - Assessment

Institution:

Saint Francis University

Subject:

Education

Description:

In this course, students will develop an understanding of the assessment process. Various approaches to assessment will be explored, including: norm-referenced standardized tests; curriculum-based assessment and measurement, criterion referenced assessments, performance-based, authentic, and portfolio assessment; observations, interviews, and conferences. Students will be given instruction on how to identify, administer, interpret and plan instruction based on each of the following assessment components in a standards aligned system: Authentic, Screening, Diagnostic, Formative, Benchmark, and Summative. Special attention will be given to the use of formative assessment in progress monitoring, through explicit instruction, clinical assignments and special projects. Prerequisites: EDUC 150 and EDUC 205. Students will complete four hours of field experience in an area school or educational setting.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.francis.edu

Phone Number:

(814) 472-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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