EED 400 Wk 1 Discussion – Educational Assessment Today

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

There are many approaches to assessment including performance-based, formative, authentic, and traditional paper-and-pencil testing.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• Why do you think we have witnessed such an increase in educational assessment during the past decade?
• What are the possible implications of an emphasis on high-stakes testing for teachers, instruction, and learning?

Explain and provide rationale or specific examples to support your responses.

Review the College’s Conceptual Framework.

• How does this topic link to the College’s Conceptual Framework and the framework’s philosophical relationship to effective teacher preparation?

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.