Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2024 - EDUC 325 D100

Assessment for Classroom Teaching (3)

Class Number: 4190

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Surrey

  • Prerequisites:

    EDUC 220.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A survey of assessment methods that contribute to improving teaching and learning, and for making judgments and decisions about qualities of teaching, the classroom environment, and student achievement and growth. Topics include: goal and task analysis, validity and reliability, observing and assessing classroom processes and environments, self-report methods, assessing student achievement, published tests of achievement and aptitude, marking and reporting.

COURSE DETAILS:

This interactive course employs arts-based and imaginative pedagogies to introduce students to the theoretical and practical dimensions of K-12 classroom assessment. With a focus on the B.C. K-12 learning context and their own teaching, the course will afford students opportunities to develop both theoretical and practical understanding of core assessment topics (e.g. methods of formative and summative assessment, rubrics etc.), to explore the pedagogical role of assessment, to identify the features of quality assessment, and to wrestle with issues in assessment (e.g. decolonizing assessment practices, equity, authenticity, differentiation).

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Through successfully participating in this course, students will / be able to:

  • articulate and reflect upon their personal experiences, beliefs, and values related to assessment of student learning
  • describe B.C. K-12 assessment/evaluation/reporting requirements
  • explain key concepts and characteristics of quality assessment
  • outline key issues and challenges related to assessment
  • understand and apply practices that can help to decolonize assessment
  • select and/or design appropriate assessment procedures based on purpose, need, and instructional situation
  • create and evaluate assessment tools for use in their own teaching

Grading

  • Weekly Activities 15%
  • Student-led Workshops on Assessment Topics 15%
  • Personal (and Aesthetic) Exploration of Assessment Experiences, Beliefs and Values 20%
  • Assessment Plan 20%
  • Course Learning Portfolio 30%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

White, K. (2017). Softening the edges : Assessment practices that honor K-12 teachers and learners. Solution Tree Press.

 


ISBN: 978-1-943874-07-1

RECOMMENDED READING:

Additional readings that will be available through SFU library/provided by the instructor

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html