Elementary Education school training courses in Chicago, IL (public, in-house or online)

Study of child development theory and the skills needed to assist teachers of elementary school children; can lead to employment as teacher aide in public and private elementary schools.

The Child Development Program is designed to provide students with education in both theory and practice for careers in child care programs. Students will be prepared for employment in a variety of positions in home and group settings serving the needs of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school age and children with special needs.

The Master of Education in Elementary Education (Eligible for Institutional Recommendation) program is designed for any individual interested in the education of children in Grades K-8 who is seeking teacher certification. The format and courses of this regionally accredited and Arizona-approved program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner and to maximize the content knowledge that the teacher candidate will possess upon graduation. Courses are taught by experts in their respectiv...

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This course identifies what assessment is and how formative and summative assessments are used in the classroom. The course will include construction of objective and performance assessments, topics on reliability and validity, understanding the uses of standardized assessments, and the framework of assessment.
Topics and Objectives
Overview of Assessment in Elementary Education
Identify what assessment is and how it is used.
Historical Perspective of Assessment
Describe assessm...

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