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FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT

CURRIC 645
Course Description

Gain the ability to think critically and creatively about the role of assessment in our education system, aiming to pave a pathway toward better assessments. Seeks to challenge standard methods in assessment design and development, as well as psychometric notions of what constitutes good assessment. Through the application of critical pedagogies and theories, create assessments that align with the modern understanding of how people learn, placing justice at the core of the commitment and design principles.

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Graduate/professional standing

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