EDU3016 - Teacher Accountability and High-Stakes Testing

Course Description

ED 278B investigates teacher accountability and high-stakes testing in the field of Education.

Students should expect to spend a minimum of 4-6+ hours per week on the work required for this 8-week accelerated, asynchronous, completely online course. Students should also have regular access to a desktop or laptop computer and internet/wi-fi access in order to complete coursework.

This course may be relevant to intended future teachers, educational paraprofessionals/teacher assistants, substitute teachers, tutors, parents who have students in a k-12 setting taking high-stakes tests, or anyone interested in considering/exploring the field of education.

Please contact course Program Coordinator, Veronica Ogata, at vogata@hawaii.edu for more information and to register.

Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion of ED 278B, the student should be able to:

1. Examine the impact of teacher accountability and high-stakes testing on students, teachers, and schools.
2. Critically examine current and controversial issues in the field of Education.
3. Devise and systematically conduct a research study on issues in education.
4. Disseminate research information to key stakeholders in the field of Education.
5. Advocate for a quality education system for students, teachers, and schools.

Notes

Please contact course Program Coordinator, Veronica Ogata, at vogata@hawaii.edu for more information and to register.

This course is conducted fully online. This course is completely ASYNCHRONOUS. Students are not required to meet with each other and/or the instructor at a specific time. However, this course may include one or more OPTIONAL synchronous online activities. This class may also include field assignments that can be done virtually. There is no required textbook for this course. This course does not have proctored exams. Email the instructor (vogata@hawaii.edu) as needed for additional information and check your email account regularly for course notifications. To take an online class, you must have regular access to a desktop or laptop computer and a reliable internet connection.

This course may require field assignments to be conducted at a preK-12 school/classroom setting.

If you are a student with a documented disability and have not voluntarily disclosed the nature of your disability so that we may coordinate the accommodations you need, you are invited to contact the Disability Support Services Office (DSSO) in 'Ilima 107, ph. (808)734-9552, or email kapdss@hawaii.edu for assistance. For students whose primary disability is Deaf or hard of hearing, contact the Kapi'olani Community College Deaf Center, ph. (808)734-9210, (808)447-3145/ (808)447-3141 (videophone), or email kapdeaf1@hawaii.edu.

Please note: Due to the COVID-19 health and safety requirements, ZOOM or phone appointment will replace face to face meetings until further notice. You will need to contact Kapi'olani CC's DSSO or Deaf Center to request accommodations in a Kapi'olani CC course even if you've already registered or are receiving services at another UH campus's disability support program.

Refund/Drop Policy:

100% refund: Notification to Non-Credit Registration made 10 business days or more prior to start of course.

50% refund: Notification to Non-Credit Registration made 5-9 business days prior to start of course.

0% refund: Notification to Non-Credit Registration made less than 5 business days prior to start of course.