ECED-53000 Assessment of Diverse Learners

Candidates will critique screening approaches, assessment techniques and materials for use with diverse learners from Kindergarten through second grade. Candidates address specific assessment techniques for use with all children from Kindergarten through 2nd grade across a range of characteristics and abilities, including emergent bi- and multilingual children and children with developmental delays and disabilities. The course emphasizes the importance of home language, formal and informal assessment strategies, diagnosis and placement. Candidates will critique screening approaches, assessment techniques and materials and explore specific formal diagnostic instruments. Fairness and equity in test selection, administration and interpretation are addressed.

Credits

3