KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSAL OR REVISION, Cover Sheet (10/02/2002) Course Number/Program Name ECE 9320 Linking Traditional Assessment to Instruction Department Elementary and Early Childhood Education Degree Title (if applicable) Education Doctorate (Ed.D.) Proposed Effective Date Fall 2006 Check one or more of the following and complete the appropriate sections: x New Course Proposal Course Title Change Course Number Change Course Credit Change Course Prerequisite Change Course Description Change Sections to be Completed II, III, IV, V, VII I, II, III I, II, III I, II, III I, II, III I, II, III Notes: If proposed changes to an existing course are substantial (credit hours, title, and description), a new course with a new number should be proposed. A new Course Proposal (Sections II, III, IV, V, VII) is required for each new course proposed as part of a new program. Current catalog information (Section I) is required for each existing course incorporated into the program. Minor changes to a course can use the simplified E-Z Course Change Form. Submitted by: Faculty Member Approved _____ Date Not Approved Department Curriculum Committee Date Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved Not Approved Department Chair Date School Curriculum Committee Date School Dean Date GPCC Chair Date Dean, Graduate Studies Date Not Approved Not Approved Not Approved Not Approved Not Approved Vice President for Academic Affairs Date Approved Not Approved President Date Page 1 of 12 KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE COURSE/CONCENTRATION/PROGRAM CHANGE I. Current Information (Fill in for changes) Page Number in Current Catalog Course Prefix and Number Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisites Description (or Current Degree Requirements) II. Proposed Information (Fill in for changes and new courses) Course Prefix and Number ECE 9320 _____________________ Course Title __Linking Traditional Assessment to Instruction Credit Hours 3 Prerequisites Acceptance to the Ed.D. program Description (or Proposed Degree Requirements) As legislatures, both state and federal, continue to require more and more assessment of learning, it is critical that practicing teachers and teacher leaders learn how to use assessment as a tool to improve instruction rather than a number to put on a report card. Item analysis test design, purpose of tests and test interpretation will be examined. How to design assessment strategies that address quality of learning while assuring that students learning will be reflected in traditional tests will be explored III. Justification Testing, an integral part of all school systems, is used for a multitude of reasons. In an effort to improve our educational systems, testing has become a focus of teachers’ lives rather than a source of support to improve teaching. It is not uncommon to hear teachers express concern about “preparing for THE test—what ever THE test is. The purpose of this class is to help educational professionals understand, use and value THE test, whether it be authentic assessment, criterion referenced testing, or standardized testing. Helping educational leaders see the connections between all types of testing and using this understanding to improve teaching will enhance not only students’ learning but also the climate in classroom when THE test is administered. Fear and threats do assure long term improvements in education. Only with complete understanding and the ability to incorporate this new found knowledge into the teaching process will testing become a positive part of teaching. Page 2 of 12 IV. Additional Information (for New Courses only) Instructor: To be Assigned Text: American Psychological Association, Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, (5th ed) Washington, DC: Author Allen, D (Ed. (1998) Assessing Student Learning: From grading to understanding. New York: Teachers College Press. Lissitz, R W & Shcafer, W. D. (2002). Assessment in Educational reform: Both means and ends. Boston. Allyn & Bacon. Poplan, W. J. (2002). Classroom assessment: What teachers need to know (3rd). New York: Allyn & Bacon Weishaar, M. K & Scott V. G. (2005). Case Studies in assessment of students with disabilities.” New York: Pearson Ysseldyke, S. (2001). Assessment.(8thd ed). New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. Prerequisites: Admission to the Ed.D. program Objectives: Course objective 1. Reflect upon and explain personal philosophy about testing in your own classroom. Doctoral KSDs 2.d, 3.b, 4.b, 4.e 2. Examine the legal and ethical consideration in assessment as they relate to current practice in their own classrooms. 2.b, 3.a, 4.b 3 Identify and explain the basic concepts of measurement. 4.b, 4.c, 4.d, 4.e, 4.f Distributed School Leadership Roles* Change Leaders, Relationship Development Leaders Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Leader Learning & Development Leader Data Analysis Leader Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Leader Operations Leader Change Leaders, Process Improvement Relationship Development Leaders Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Leader Learning & Development Leader Data Analysis Leader Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Leader Operations Leader Change Leaders, Process Improvement Relationship Development Leaders Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Leader Learning & Development Leader Data Analysis Leader Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment PSC/NCATE Standard 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,1.5, 1.6, 1.7 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,1.5, 1.6, 1.7 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,1.5, 1.6, 1.7 Page 3 of 12 4. Design ways to incorporate and use “testing” as a teaching and learning tool 4.a, 4.b 4.c, 4.d. 5. Create a new assessment strategy to use in the classroom. 4.a, 4.b, 4.c, 4.d, 4.e, 4.f 6. Evaluate effectiveness of assessment strategy used in the classroom. 4.f Leader Operations Leader Change Leaders, Process Improvement Relationship Development Leaders Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Leader Learning & Development Leader Data Analysis Leader Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Leader Operations Leader Change Leaders, Process Improvement Relationship Development Leaders Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Leader Learning & Development Leader Data Analysis Leader Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Leader Operations Leader Learning & Development Leader 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,1.5, 1.6, 1.7 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,1.5, 1.6, 1.7 1.3, 1.4 Data Analysis Leader 7. Identify effective technological assessment programs. 4.f 8. Discuss and debate the nature of assessment today and what improvements can be made for the future of education. 1.c, 2.a, 2.b, 6.c Learning & Development Leader Data Analysis Leader Change Leader, Relationship Development Leader, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Leader, Operations Leader, Process Improvement Leader, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Leader 1.3, 1.4 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 Instructional Method Lecture, class participation and discussion, technology, group and individual assignments Method of Evaluation Individual Assignment Personal Philosophy Statement about Testing in Public Schools--100 points Identify and explain basic concepts of measurement used in your classroom--100 points Analysis and Synthesis of current assessment practices in own classroom--100 points Identify ways to incorporate testing as a teaching tool in your classroom--100 points Reflections and Communication--S or U Group Assignment Examine legal and ethical issues about assessment in today’s classroom--100 points . Development of a new assessment test to be administered to elementary students--100 points Page 4 of 12 Evaluate effectiveness (items analysis, distributions of scores—descriptive analysis) of a new assessment instrument--100 points Modify assessment instrument based on analysis; complete cycle of tests development again--100 points Identify effective technological strategies used in the classroom -100 points Exploration of grant writing opportunities--S or U Three points will be subtracted from the final average for each “U” received. A: B: C: F: V. 92% - 100% 84% - 91% 75% - 83% 75% or lower Resources and Funding Required (New Courses only) *Course funding is addressed in a comprehensive manner in the comprehensive proposal for the umbrella Ed.D degree for the Bagwell College of Education. Resource Amount Faculty Other Personnel Equipment Supplies Travel New Books New Journals Other (Specify) TOTAL Funding Required Beyond Normal Departmental Growth VI. COURSE MASTER FORM This form will be completed by the requesting department and will be sent to the Office of the Registrar once the course has been approved by the Office of the President. The form is required for all new courses. DISCIPLINE COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE FOR LABEL (Note: Limit 16 spaces) CLASS-LAB-CREDIT HOURS Approval, Effective Term Grades Allowed (Regular or S/U) EECE ECE 9320 Trad. Assessment 3 Fall 2006 Regular Page 5 of 12 If course used to satisfy CPC, what areas? Learning Support Programs courses which are required as prerequisites APPROVED: ________________________________________________ Vice President for Academic Affairs or Designee VII Attach Syllabus Page 6 of 12 Elementary and Early Childhood Education ECE 9320 Linking Traditional Assessment to Instruction Semester Fall, 2006 Kennesaw State University Bagwell College of Education Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education I. Course: ECE 9320Linking Traditional Assessment to Instruction II. INSTRUCTOR: To be assigned Kennesaw Hall Room xxx Office Phone- xxxxx e-mail xxxxx III. CLASS MEETINGS: TBA IV: TEXTS selection that could be chosen for ECE 9320 Assessment of Learning) American Psychological Association, Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, (5 th ed) Washington, DC: Author Allen, D (Ed. (1998) Assessing Student Learning: From grading to understandting. New York: Teachers College Press. Lissitz, R W & Shcafer, W. D. .(2002). Assessment in Educational reform: Both means and ends. Boston. Allyn & Bacon. Poplan, W. J.. (2002). Classroom assessment: What teachers need to know (3rd). New York: Allyn & Bacon Weishaar, M. K & Scott V. G.. (2005). Case Studies in assessment of students with disabilities.” New York: Pearson Ysseldyke, S.. (2001). Assessment .(8thd ed). New York:. Houghton Mifflin Company.. Also you will need to bring an APA Style Manual (hard copy or CD) and computer disks to class everyday. Those students who own laptop computers should bring those to class, too. V. CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: ECE 9320 Linking Traditional Assessment to Instruction As legislatures, both state and federal, continue to require more and more assessment of learning, it is critical that practicing teachers and teacher leaders learn how to use assessment as a tool to improve instruction rather than a number to put on a report card. Item analysis test design, purpose of tests and test interpretation will be examined. How to design assessment strategies that address quality of learning while assuring that students learning will be reflected in traditional tests will be explored. VI. PURPOSE/RATIONALE: Testing, an integral part of all school systems, is used for a multitude of reasons. In an effort to improve our educational systems, testing has become a focus of teachers’ lives rather than a source of support to improve teaching. It is not uncommon to hear teachers express concern about “preparing for THE test—what ever THE test is. The purpose of this class is to help educational professionals understand, use and value THE test, whether it be authentic assessment, criterion referenced testing, or standardized testing. Helping educational leaders see the connections between all types of testing and using this understanding to improve teaching will enhance not only students’ learning but also the climate in classroom when THE test is administered. Fear and threats do assure long term improvements in education. Only with complete understanding and the ability to incorporate this new found knowledge into the teaching process will testing become a positive part of teaching. Page 7 of 12 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK SUMMARY Collaborative development of expertise in teaching and learning The Professional Teacher Education Unit (PTEU) at Kennesaw State University is committed to developing expertise among candidates in initial and advanced programs as teachers and leaders who possess the capability, intent and expertise to facilitate high levels of learning in all of their students through effective, research-based practices in classroom instruction, and who enhance the structures that support all learning. To that end, the PTEU fosters the development of candidates as they progress through stages of growth from novice to proficient to expert and leader. Within the PTEU conceptual framework, expertise is viewed as a process of continued development, not an end-state. To be effective, teachers and educational leaders must embrace the notion that teaching and learning are entwined and that only through the implementation of validated practices can all students construct meaning and reach high levels of learning. In that way, candidates at the doctoral level develop into leaders for learning and facilitators of the teaching and learning process. Finally, the PTEU recognizes, values and demonstrates collaborative practices across the college and university and extends collaboration to the community-at-large. Through this collaboration with professionals in the university, the public and private schools, parents and other professional partners, the PTEU meets the ultimate goal of assisting Georgia schools in bringing all students to high levels of learning. Knowledge Base Teacher development is generally recognized as a continuum that includes four phases: preservice, induction, in-service, renewal (Odell, Huling, and Sweeny, 2000). Just as Sternberg (1996) believes that the concept of expertise is central to analyzing the teaching-learning process, the teacher education faculty at KSU believe that the concept of expertise is central to preparing effective classroom teachers and teacher leaders. Researchers describe how during the continuum phases teachers progress from being Novices learning to survive in classrooms toward becoming Experts who have achieved elegance in their teaching. We, like Sternberg (1998), believe that expertise is not an end-state but a process of continued development. Use of Technology : Technology Standards for Educators are required by the Professional Standards Commission. Telecommunication and information technologies will be integrated throughout the master teacher preparation program, and all candidates must be able to use technology to improve student learning and meet Georgia Technology Standards for Educators. During the courses, candidates will be provided with opportunities to explore and use instructional media. They will master use of productivity tools, such as multimedia facilities, local-net and Internet, and feel confident to design multimedia instructional materials, and create WWW resources. VII. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: The Professional Teacher Education Unit prepares learning facilitators who understand their disciplines and principles of pedagogy, who reflect on their practice, and who apply these understandings to making instructional decisions that foster the success of all learners. As a result of the satisfactory fulfillment of the requirements of these courses, the candidate will demonstrate the following outcomes: Upon completion of the course, the candidates will be able to: Course objective 1. Reflect upon and explain personal philosophy about testing in your own classroom. Doctoral KSDs 2.d, 3.b, 4.b, 4.e Distributed School Leadership Roles* Change Leaders, Relationship Development Leaders Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Leader Learning & Development Leader Data Analysis Leader Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Leader PSC/NCATE Standard 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,1.5, 1.6, 1.7 Page 8 of 12 2. Examine the legal and ethical consideration in assessment as they relate to current practice in their own classrooms. 2.b, 3.a, 4.b 3 Identify and explain the basic concepts of measurement. 4.b, 4.c, 4.d, 4.e, 4.f 4. Design ways to incorporate and use “testing” as a teaching and learning tool 4.a, 4.b 4.c, 4.d. 5. Create a new assessment strategy to use in the classroom. 4.a, 4.b, 4.c, 4.d, 4.e, 4.f 6. Evaluate effectiveness of assessment strategy used in the classroom. 4.f Operations Leader Change Leaders, Process Improvement Relationship Development Leaders Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Leader Learning & Development Leader Data Analysis Leader Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Leader Operations Leader Change Leaders, Process Improvement Relationship Development Leaders Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Leader Learning & Development Leader Data Analysis Leader Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Leader Operations Leader Change Leaders, Process Improvement Relationship Development Leaders Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Leader Learning & Development Leader Data Analysis Leader Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Leader Operations Leader Change Leaders, Process Improvement Relationship Development Leaders Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Leader Learning & Development Leader Data Analysis Leader Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Leader Operations Leader Learning & Development Leader 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,1.5, 1.6, 1.7 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,1.5, 1.6, 1.7 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,1.5, 1.6, 1.7 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,1.5, 1.6, 1.7 1.3, 1.4 Data Analysis Leader 7. Identify effective technological assessment programs. 4.f 8. Discuss and debate the nature of assessment today and what improvements can be made for the future of education. 1.c, 2.a, 2.b, 6.c Learning & Development Leader Data Analysis Leader Change Leader, Relationship Development Leader, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Leader, Operations Leader, Process Improvement Leader, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Leader 1.3, 1.4 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 Page 9 of 12 *Georgia's Leadership Institute for School Improvement & Georgia Committee on Educational Leadership Preparation’s Distributed School Leadership Roles COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS: Individual Assignment Personal Philosophy Statement about Testing in Public Schools--100 points Identify and explain basic concepts of measurement used in your classroom--100 points Analysis and Synthesis of current assessment practices in own classroom--100 points Identify ways to incorporate testing as a teaching tool in your classroom--100 points Reflections and Communication--S or U Group Assignment Examine legal and ethical issues about assessment in today’s classroom--100 points Development of a new assessment test to be administered to elementary students--100 points Evaluate effectiveness (items analysis, distributions of scores—descriptive analysis) of a new assessment instrument— (100 points) Modify assessment instrument based on analysis; complete cycle of tests development again--100 points Identify effective technological strategies used in the classroom--100 points Exploration of grant writing opportunities--S or U Three points will be subtracted from the final average for each “U” received. VIII. Grading 93-100% 85-92 % A B 77-84% C 69-76% D <69% F Assignments are due on date assigned. All written assignments must be typed in 12 point font with standard margins. Work that is unedited or presented with little thought or planning will not be accepted. Note: All written work should reflect careful organization of material and the high standards of investigation associated with college-level studies. Papers should be typewritten, on 8 1/2 x 11 in. paper. All work submitted should follow APA format. Manuscripts must be proof-read to ensure accuracy in spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Written work should be attractive and neat -- ESPECIALLY WITH MATERIALS INTENDED FOR STUDENT USE IX. Policies Diversity: A variety of materials and instructional strategies will be employed to meet the needs of the different learning styles of diverse learners in class. Candidates will gain knowledge as well as an understanding of differentiated strategies and curricula for providing effective instruction and assessment within multicultural classrooms. One element of course work is raising candidate awareness of critical multicultural issues. A second element is to cause candidates to explore how multiple attributes of multicultural populations influence decisions in employing specific methods and materials for every student. Among these attributes are age, disability, ethnicity, family structure, gender, geographic region, giftedness, language, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. An emphasis on cognitive style differences provides a background for the consideration of cultural context. Kennesaw State University provides program accessibility and accommodations for persons defined as disabled under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. A number of services are available to support students with disabilities within their academic program. In order to make arrangements for special services, students must visit the Office of Disabled Student Support Services (ext. 6443) and develop an individual assistance plan. In some cases, certification of disability is required. Page 10 of 12 Please be aware there are other support/mentor groups on the campus of Kennesaw State University that address each of the multicultural variables outlined above. Professionalism- Academic Honesty: KSU expects that graduate students will pursue their academic programs in an ethical, professional manner. Faculty of the EdS and EdD programs abide by the policies and guidelines established by the university in their expectations for candidates’ work. Candidates are responsible for knowing and adhering to the guidelines of academic honesty as stated in the graduate catalog. Any candidate who is found to have violated these guidelines will be subject to disciplinary action consistent with university policy. For example, plagiarism or other violations of the University’s Academic Honesty policies could result in a grade of “F” in the course and a formal hearing before the Judiciary Committee. Professionalism- Participation and Attendance: Part of your success in this class is related to your ability to provide peer reviews and feedback to your editing groups regarding their research and their writing. Furthermore, responding effectively and appropriately to feedback from your peers and the professor is another measure of one’s professionalism. In addition, since each class meeting represents a week of instruction/learning, failure to attend class will likely impact your performance on assignments and final exams. Please be prepared with all readings completed prior to class. We depend on one another to ask pertinent and insightful questions. XI. 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