Description
This course explores innovative principles and practical techniques for effective classroom assessment, grounded in the research and frameworks presented in The New Art and Science of Classroom Assessment by Marzano, Norford, and Ruyle. This course is designed for K-12 educators, with the specific intention of deepening their understanding of formative and summative assessment practices that promote student learning and engagement. Through a blend of theory and hands-on application, participants will learn to design assessments aligned with learning goals, interpret assessment data to inform instruction, and implement strategies that foster student self-assessment and growth. This course empowers educators to transform assessment into a powerful tool for enhancing teaching effectiveness and student achievement.
This course is for professional development credit only. VirtualSC PD courses do not count towards any type of degree.
Course Outline
Week 1: Student Orientation
Week 2: The Assessment-Friendly Curriculum
Week 3: Proficiency Scales
Week 4: Parallel Assessments
Week 5: The Measurement Process and Different Types of Assessments
Week 6: Summative Scores
Week 7: Non-Subject Specific Skills and Record Keeping/Recording
Prerequisites
This is an intermediate to advanced level course for teachers, literacy coaches, curriculum specialists, professional development specialists, or other school personnel. Participants are expected to have regular access to computers with Internet access. They will also need speakers and a microphone (or a headset or telephone) to participate in the Virtual Meeting sessions. In addition, participants should be proficient with browsing the Internet, uploading and downloading content, navigating to computer files, and with using word processing software, email, and attachments.
Required Materials
The New Art and Science of Classroom Assessment by Robert Marzano, Jennifer Norford, and Mike Ruyle is a required professional book for this class. It can be ordered in ebook or paperback format for less than $28.00. All materials in this course are the property of the South Carolina Department of Education Office of VirtualSC PD. All course materials needed/required for the course, other than the book mentioned above, are available online.
Registration
When you register for a graduate course there are two steps: first with VirtualSC PD and then with The College of Charleston. Upon registration with VirtualSC PD, directions will be emailed to you for completing registration with The College of Charleston. Check the email used to create your Genius account often.
- Registration with The College of Charleston is required for each graduate course in order for credit to be awarded.