This introductory course will address the construction, evaluation, and selection of educational and psychological assessments. Topics of study will include reliability, validity, item writing, summative and formative classroom assessments, grading, rubrics, score interpretation and use (including norm- and criterion-referencing), and social issues related to testing. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior class standing.

In this course, students will learn and discuss best practices of classroom and behavior management (e.g., time, materials, and managing student behavior) for both individual and group instruction. Students will also explore the federal and state laws regarding professional and legal responsibilities when working will all students, including students with disabilities and students whose first language is not English.

Managing Classroom and Behavior in Schools
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