EDUC 381 - Strategies for Planning Secondary Curriculum and Assessment

(3 hours) Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program and completion of EDUC 325 and 361 with a grade of ‘C’ or better. Corequisite: EDUC 422 and appropriate secondary content area curriculum and methods course. Should be taken the semester prior to clinical practice. This course prepares teachers to analyze, design, and construct developmentally appropriate traditional and authentic assessments for secondary classrooms. The relationship among state academic standards, assessment and ADEPT is discussed. Candidates analyze student data, and modify assessments to meet the needs of diverse learners. A 10-hour practicum is required. Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to designated or assigned sites. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Fall.