EDMA 5523 - Educational Standards and Accountability

3 credits

Analyzes history and purposes of educational standards from multiple perspectives, e.g., philosophical, political, social, equal opportunity, and pedagogical. Compares American standards and results with the expectations of other developed countries. Addresses influence of the federal government through legislation, regulation, and enforcement activities. Covers school improvement initiated by Washington State since 1993, including program and student performance assessments: norm and criterion-referenced tests. Studies development and impacts of state standardized testing.