The concepts of measurement and evaluation as applied to behavioral sciences. How to measure the outcome of the teaching-learning process in Education. Cognitive, affective and psychomotor measurements. Teacher-made and standardized tests for Education. Interpretation and treatment of the outcomes of the measurements. Formative and summative evaluation. Alternative evaluation strategies. Using measuring tools to find desired properties (reliability, validity, usefulness). The measurement approaches are based on traditional tools (written exams, short response examinations, multiple-choice tests, oral poll and homework). Measurement on multi-dimensional tools (observations, interviews, research papers, research projects, self-assessment, attitudes scales). Assessment of learning outcomes.
This course presents an overview of current special education issues as they relate to inclusive practices. Candidates will gain an understanding of the challenges faced by exceptional students and analyze the responsibilities of educational professionals in addressing these challenges. The
philosophy of inclusion will be emphasized through identifying collaborative strategies, tools and approaches that will assist in making the general education classroom more inclusive for all students. Students will therefore learn how to identify and provide appropriate learning opportunities
for children with diverse needs and become sensitive to social, emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and cultural differences; the need to work with families, and the importance of early intervention to prevent or ameliorate disability.