EDFS 455 Literacy and Assessment Content Areas (3)

Course emphasizes knowledge and skills secondary teachers need to 1) understand reading, writing, and thinking processes at various instructional levels, and 2) make connections between assessment and instruction. Practical application is stressed in delivery of content-specific literacy instruction; preparation, use and interpretation of teacher-made assessments; and use of standardized tests and interpretation of results. Field experience required. Additional course content will be included in the area of student assessment.
Course Frequency: Fall