MTI 597 – Assessment in a Differentiated Classroom for New and Experienced Teachers
GRADUATE CREDITS: 3
Textbook:
Tomlinson, Carol Ann and Tonya R.Moon (2013). Assessment and Student Success in a Differentiated Classroom. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
Course Description:
This course will help new and experienced teachers develop assessments that will increase achievement for all students. This course will display how pre-assessment, formative assessment, and summative assessment work together to allow growth for all learners in the classroom. Teachers enrolled in this course will enrich their classroom practices, discuss current practices with other educators, and develop new strategies for assessment.
Learning Outcomes/Competencies:
At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Understand the meaning of differentiated instruction. InTASC 3,4,5,9
- Identify weaknesses within assessments and incorporate tools and strategies to fix them. InTASC 1,3,6,7,8
- Develop an understanding of how pre-assessment, formative assessment, and summative assessment are dependant upon one another to successfully instruct all students. InTASC 4,5,6,7,8
- Understand how to use pre-assessments, formative assessments, and summative assessments to differentiate instruction. InTASC 6,7,8
- Design assessments for differentiated instruction in content areas in order to meet the needs of all learners. InTASC 1,2,3,6,7
Universities, Course Formats & Pricing
Distance Correspondence
Available Anytime
Transcripts:
Available within 1 week of receiving your grade.
Assignments:
- 10 text questions
- 2 applications
- 1 action research project
- 1 essay
- 10 journal entries
View Online Course Dates
Transcripts:
Available within 1 week of receiving your grade.
Assignments:
- 5 discussions
- 10 discussion responses
- 2 applications
- 1 action research project
- 1 essay
- 10 journal entries
Distance Correspondence
Available Anytime
Transcripts:
Available within 1 week of receiving your grade.
Assignments:
- 10 text questions
- 2 applications
- 1 action research project
- 1 essay
- 10 journal entries
View Online Course Dates
Transcripts:
Available within 1 week of receiving your grade.
Assignments:
- 5 discussions
- 10 discussion responses
- 2 applications
- 1 action research project
- 1 essay
- 10 journal entries
Distance Correspondence
Available Anytime
Transcripts:
Available within 4 weeks of receiving your grade.
Assignments:
- 10 text questions
- 2 applications
- 1 action research project
- 1 essay
- 10 journal entries
View Online Course Dates
Transcripts:
Available within 4 week of receiving your grade.
Assignments:
- 5 discussions
- 10 discussion responses
- 2 applications
- 1 action research project
- 1 essay
- 10 journal entries