FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT

ELPA 911

Concentrates on a specific formulation of authentic intellectual work that has a compelling research base. Critical analysis of some of the roots of authentic pedagogy, its research base, its connections to other formulations (critical pedagogy, culturally relevant pedagogy), as well as theoretical perspectives and empirical studies on pedagogy's role in the reproduction of inequality and its possibilities for social justice. Read seminal works on pedagogy and assessment, in the sociology of education, and in critical/post-structural theory applied to teaching, and relate them to both current assessment practices/policies and education leadership.

EDPSYCH 642

Learn about and explore multiple types of assessments and sets of data to conduct analysis that informs instructional practice and instructional adjustments. Focus on how to engage in productive coaching conversations with teachers and other instructional leaders about effectively designing and using assessment data to enhance student learning outcomes.

CURRIC 240

Investigates aspects of social justice and equity as they relate to teaching, schooling, and education.

CURRIC 715

Introductory survey of empirical foundations of research. Development of methods and tools of research.

ELPA 888

An overview of the key concepts, tools, and practices of assessment in academic and student services settings. A theoretical and practical basis for choosing, designing and using assessment and evaluation tools will also be provided.