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Course Description: Evaluation is an ongoing process in education. This course will engage students in discussions and practice regarding the construction, use and reporting of numerous assessment methods. The emphasis of the course is on classroom assessment with the intent of informing and improving classroom instruction through the use of assessment strategies.
Meeting Place and Times: Teachers log into the course at a time of day that best fits their schedule. It is necessary to connect at least 4 - 6 times per week and spend 9 - 12 hours each week while the course is in session, either online or offline working on course related assignments, to stay current and successfully complete this 3 credit graduate course.
Instructor(s): John Graves, EdD. is a core Professor in the Master of Science in Science Education program at Montana State University-Bozeman, with over 30 years experience in public school science teaching. His on-line teaching experience includes Evaluation and Measurement in Education, Action Research, Math Modeling, Environmental Education, Environmental Microbiology, Teaching Science Inquiry and Construction of Curriculum. John has received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching, was awarded the CIBA-GEIGY Exemplary Elementary Science Teaching Award and was a 2005 recipient of a Toyota TAPESTRY grant for nearly $10,000 to implement handheld computers (PalmPilots) in his middle school science class.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in the Master of Science in Science Education program.
Time Commitment: 9-12 hours per week. If you are unfamiliar with this field of study and/or method of delivery, you may require more time.
| Cost: | | | Tuition | $905 | | | MSU Fees | $9.75 | | | Total | $914.75 |
Texts will be approximately $70 plus shipping.
The cost of the course assumes that you are taking only online courses from Montana State University (MSU) and/or specially designated courses through MSU Extended University during the semester that the course is offered. If you are also taking regular face-to-face courses from Montana State University, other costs may apply. Montana State University charges a $3.25 per credit hour computer fee for this course. (The fee is $3.15 per credit hour during summer session 2009.) MSU also charges a $30 registration fee per student per semester. If you have not yet paid this fee, you may do so when you register for this course. To learn more, please see the University Business Services' Student Accounts Web page.
Required Books/Materials: - Science Educator's Guide to Laboratory Assessment, by Rodney Doran, Fred Chan, Pinchas Tamir. NSTA Publisher. ISBN # 0-87355-210-5. Cost approximately $27.95 plus shipping.
- Classroom Assessment Techniques, by Thomas A. Angelo & K. Patricia Cross. Jossey-Bass Publishers. ISBN # 1-55542-500-3. Cost approximately $42 plus shipping.
You can order the texts through the Montana State University Bookstore at 1-888-247-2546. Ask to speak with the Textbook Department. It will expedite your order if you tell the sales representative:
- the course number (EDCI 504)
- the titles of the texts
- that the course is offered online through the Extended University
The texts may also be available from other sources.
Computer Requirements: - Computer running Windows 2000 or newer or Mac OS X
or higher
- CD-ROM drive
- Internet access
This course uses a learning management system. You will learn more closer to the course start date.
For More Information: contact Diana Paterson at dianap@montana.edu or 406-994-5679.
How to Register: Register Online
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