EDU 557 - Elementary Education Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Strategies

3 Semester Hour(s)

This course examines curriculum, instruction, and assessment for elementary schools through the student reflection on what is taught (curriculum), how it is taught (instruction), and whether students are learning (assessment). Students will examine and critically analyze theories, methods, and practices in curriculum development, instructional/ technological design, and models of assessment for teaching based on a student’s prior knowledge, experiences, and level of ability. The course will address the present need for curriculum improvement, criteria for selection of broad goals, types of curriculum frameworks, and consideration of specific learning environments and experiences as part of the curriculum structure. Students will develop Portfolio Work Sample 5.