ED 457A - Introduction to Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

3 credits
Taught during the junior year of the Elementary Education program. Explores strategies for instruction, planning, and assessment of diverse elementary classrooms. Emphasizes the core beliefs that teaching requires intentionality and is a complex and human endeavor. Students will cultivate skills in standards-based curriculum unit design, lesson planning and assessment and an understanding of the Oregon State Standards. Integrates reflective practice and transparent teaching.