ED 588 - Issues in Assessment

Credits: 3

Assessment is a volatile topic in education. There are many perspectives that drive the billion dollar businesses in this field. The issues are varied: 1) The value of high stakes testing. 2) The philosophy of the bell and J curve. 3) Assessment for instruction versus of instruction. 4) The validity and reliability of tools especially in the classroom. This course explores the range of current topics and focuses attention on the local classroom as a way to apply that knowledge. Students must have graduate standing to register for this course.