Short Course Description
Location: Virtual
Length: 45 Clock hours | 4.5 CEUs
Dates: Self-paced instructor Facilicated
Description: The course is designed for teachers to expand their knowledge of assessment with regards to the special needs classroom or inclusive classroom. Students will be able to identify and evaluate the appropriateness of various assessment formats.
Objective: The course objective is for teachers to expand their knowledge of assessment with regards to the special needs classroom or inclusive classroom. Students will be able to identify and evaluate the appropriateness of various assessment formats.
Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate competence in effective listening and communication skills; apply knowledge of teaching as a reflective process; understand the make-up of standardized tests commonly used to determine eligibility for special education; apply knowledge to assess their students' skills and abilities; and guide teachers on how to use assessment to go beyond predictions about students and their abilities.
Instruction: Methods of instruction include practical exercises, learner presentations, lecture, and classroom exercises. General course topics include assessment in social and educational contexts and decision-making in schools; laws, ethical codes, and standards; test scores and how to use them; reliability and validity and cultural and linguistic considerations; test adaptations and accommodations and teacher-made tests of achievement; assessing behavior and monitoring student progress; managing assessment in RTI and MTSS; test evaluation and multi-skill devices; diagnostic measures for reading and math; measures of written language and intelligence; using measures of social and emotional behavior and making instructional decisions; making eligibility decisions and accountability programs; and collaborative team decision-making.
Methods of Assessment: Methods of assessment include quizzes and presentations, with a minimum passing score of 70 percent.
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