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Online Jan 22-Apr 26, 2013 Credit: 3 graduate Tuition & Fees: $915.05 Instructor(s): Peggy Taylor Restricted to students in Masters of Science in Science Education |
Course DescriptionEvaluation 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 TimesTeachers 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)Peggy Taylor, EdD. As a graduate of the MSSE (1st Cohort) and CLTW programs at Montana State University, Peggy is very familiar with this institution and the MSSE program. Her doctoral program involved designing and implementing a distance induction program for beginning teachers of science and mathematics. She has a strong undergraduate background in biology and chemistry and her teaching experience spans levels from elementary to graduate education. The majority of her twelve years of K-12 teaching experience was at the high school level and she taught most science disciplines including biology, human biology, anatomy/physiology, AP biology, chemistry, AP chemistry, and physical science. Before accepting the Director’s position for MSSE, she was the program coordinator for the Alternative Licensure Program at San Juan College where she worked in recruiting, admitting, advising, and guiding teacher candidates in the program.PrerequisitesGraduate 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.Tuition and Fees
Texts will be approximately $70 plus shipping. A $30 registration fee is also charged once per semester. The costs above assume that you are taking only MSU Extended University courses during the semester that the course is offered. If you also registered for courses through the MSU Registrar, the regular MSU fee structure may apply. A $40 late fee will be assessed if payment is not posted to your account by 3 pm (Mountain Time) of the course start date (or the business day before if the course starts on a weekend or a holiday). To learn more about tuition and fees, please see the University Business Services' Student Accounts Web page. Required Books/Materials
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 texts may also be available from other sources. Computer Requirements:
This course uses a learning management system. You will learn more closer to the course start date. For More Informationcontact Diana Paterson at dianap@montana.edu or 406-994-5679. How to RegisterRegister Online |
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