May 16, 2024  
2023-2024 Online College Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Online College Catalog
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ED 555 - Measurement and Evaluation


Explores the many ways students can demonstrate what they know and are able to do as a result of their participating in a course of study. Assessments examined will include standardized pre-designed tests, teacher/ instructor-originated instruments, observational data-gathering techniques, and both inductive and deductive methodologies. Issues of validity and reliability will be thoroughly investigated.

Assignment Overview
  • Assignments: Varied throughout the term
  • Interactivity: Discussion Boards
  • Final Assessment: None


Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following:

  • Develop a personal Assessment Plan based on current research, course components, and personal classroom practice.
  • Using course reading and personal classroom practices, critically reflect on assessment and evaluation practices.
  • Develop specific assessment techniques to involve students or workers in their own process of learning and assessment.
  • Collect and use a variety of valid and reliable assessments to make well-informed judgments regarding student or employee performance.
  • Critique accountability models used in your school, district, and/or state, and identify strengths and weaknesses of current models as well as suggesting alternative approaches.


Credits: 3



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