ELIS 3703 - Assessing Learning in P-2 Classrooms
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 44123,
Credit hours: 2
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Breanna Beaver
Email: bcbeaver@ysu.edu
Course Description
3703. Assessing Learning in P-2 Classrooms. This course examines the theoretical foundations and developmentally appropriate assessment strategies in a P-2 classroom. Candidates will explore a variety of informal, formal, formative and summative classroom assessment strategies and critically investigate standardized assessments used in the current national and state movements toward accountability and “high-stakes” assessment. This course is required as part of the preclinical P-2 experience and requires a field component to allow for authentic classroom assessment. Field hours required. Prereq.: ELIS 3700 and TELS Upper Division Status. Coreq.: ELIS 3701, ELIS 3702 and ELIS 3704. 2 s.h.
Course Readings
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The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | BB Materials | Introduction to Course and to Distance Education | Module 1 Discusssion Course Awareness Statement |
| 8/31 | BB Materials | Foundations: 21st century teaching & learning | Module 2 Discussion |
| 9/7 | BB Materials | Foundations: 21st century teaching & learning | |
| 9/14 | BB Materials | Formative and Summative Assessments: | |
| 9/21 | BB Materials | Formative and Summative Assessments: | Module 3 discussion |
| 9/28 | BB Materials | Scoring Guides and Feedback | |
| 10/5 | BB Materials | Scoring Guides and Feedback | Module 4 Activity |
| 10/12 | BB Materials | Scoring Guides and Feedback | |
| 10/19 | BB Materials | ePortfolio | Module 5 Discussion |
| 10/26 | BB Materials | ePortfolio | |
| 11/2 | BB Materials | Summative Assessment-Evaluating Learning | |
| 11/9 | BB Materials | Summative Assessment-Evaluating Learning | ePortolio |
| 11/16 | BB Materials | Standardized Assessments- Validity and Reliability | Module 7 Discussion |
| 11/23 | BB Materials | Standardized Assessments- Validity and Reliability | |
| 11/30 | BB Materials | Putting it all Together-Moving Students | Module 8 Discussion |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.