CIEC 6030 Curriculum, Environment and Assessment in grades 1-3

This course focuses on using developmental knowledge to create healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments in grades one through three. Graduate students will also explore the goals, benefits, and developmentally appropriate uses of assessments, and how to use documentation and performance assessment as part of the teaching, learning, assessment cycle. A major emphasis will be understanding content knowledge and resources in academic disciplines (language and literacy, the arts, mathematics, science, physical activity and physical education, and social studies.) and how to use developmentally effective strategies to integrate the content areas into meaningful, challenging curriculum for all children in grades 1-3. Prerequisite(s): Graduate Students only. Permision of the department is required.
Credits: 3.0