EDC 705 - Assessment and Instructional Practice

1.5 Credit(s) In this course, candidates are introduced to the core concepts of formative and summative assessment. Through an exploration of a variety of assessments, candidates gain an understanding of how formative and summative assessment support their instructional practice and student outcomes. Candidates will create assessments and ascertain when and why certain assessments are appropriate. Candidates will develop approaches to communicating based on assessment data with colleagues and families. Field-based assignments required.
1.5 lecture hours per week.
Pre-requisites: EDC406 Literacy Development II, Admission to the combined undergraduate/graduate licensure program