EDC 416 Introduction to Assessment

3 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, hone the skills needed to analyze student data, and develop approaches to communicating assessment data with colleagues and families. Furthermore, candidates will examine the impact of assessment, and the influences on assessment. Three lecture hours per week. Field-based assignments are required.
Prerequisites: EDC115, EDC405, and acceptance into the licensure program.