HON 204 - Testing,Testing: Past, Present, and Future

Every student in the contemporary American public school system lives through an extensive battery of standardized tests. In this course, designed for Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary/Middle, and Special Education majors (and interested students in any major), we will explore the following questions: Why are standardized tests ubiquitous?; Where do they come from?; What are their effects?; How do they shape our ideas of “merit” - of who deserves opportunities and resources?; What kind of society do these tests support and create?; What might alternatives look like? Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Honors Program or permission of the instructor.

Credits: 4