ELM 550 - Curriculum and Assessment in Practice: Elementary Education (Pre-Practicum)

This course studies the principles and techniques of assessment and curriculum development. It includes a presentation of curriculum theory and assessment with reference to curriculum-based, diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment. The goal of this course is to provide each student with opportunities to understand and integrate assessment into curriculum design, and successful practice. Activities, content, and materials are related to the current and Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. A 50 hour pre-practicum experience is required as part of this course.

(Cr: 3