EDU 530 Week 1 Discussion

Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources

  Introduction to Assessment & Data Analysis

Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).

(Note: The citations below are provided for your research convenience. You should always cross-reference the current APA guide for correct styling of citations and references in your academic work.)

Read

· Popham, W. J. (2024).  Classroom assessment: What teachers need to know (10th ed.). Pearson.

· Chapter 6: Selected-Response Tests

· Chapter 7: Constructed-Response Tests

· Chapter 8: Performance Assessment

· Chapter 9: Portfolio Assessment 

· McDonald, J. P. (2019). Toward more effective data use in teaching.  Phi Delta Kappan, 100(6), 50-54.  Toward More Effective Data Use in TeachingLinks to an external site.

· As part of your readings in this module, please also review the following:

· Syllabus

· APA and Research Guides

 

Watch

· Teachings in Education. (2016, December 18).  Assessment in education: Top 14 examples [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/zTkQjH-_97c Assessment in Education: Top 14 Examples (4:21)Links to an external site.

Supplemental Materials & Resources

· Popham, W. J. (2010).  Everything school leaders need to know about assessment. Corwin Press.  Print: 9781412979795  eText: 9781452271514 

Module 1 Discussion

  

  Data Use & Teaching

Directions:

To make the best use of data, educators must go beyond the big tests and involve teachers and students in collecting and analyzing data. After studying  Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources , discuss the following:

· Education Majors:  

· How can educators effectively involve both teachers and students in the data collection and analysis process?  

· What challenges might arise from this approach, and how can they be addressed to ensure data-driven decision-making benefits the learning environment?

· Instructional Design Majors: 

· As an instructional designer, how would you design a framework that involves both teachers and students in the process of collecting and analyzing data? 

· What tools, strategies, or methods would you recommend to ensure the data collected is meaningful and actionable for improving learning outcomes?

 

Submission Requirements:

· Each post is to be clear and concise, and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.

· Your initial post should be at least 200 words, formatted and cited in current APA style. You should research and reference one article, as well as reference the textbook readings.