Course Descriptions
EDUC 6791: Planning for assessments – Preparing for the CalTPA – Cycle 2 (3 extension units)
In this course – current teachers, interns, and student teachers who are working through CalTPA Cycle 2 will advance their knowledge about assessment driven instruction. Specific areas of focus include: Informal, student-self, and formal assessment planning, rubric development, the development of higher order thinking skills, and the integration of instructional technology. The course will unpack these topics with a detailed walk through of all elements in CalTPA cycle 2 and prepare candidates to submit their cycle for scoring.
Registration Information
Spring 2022
EDUC 6791: Planning for assessments – Preparing for the CalTPA – Cycle 2
Dates: February 5, 2022- March 26, 2022
Classes meet virtually on Saturdays from 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Course Cost: $500
Registration is closed. Late registrations are accepted on a case by case basis. Students who wish to register after the deadline must contact the instructor for approval
- Registration is a manual process. Please allow 3-5 business days for the course to appear on your class schedule
- Through February 12th – 100% refund
- February 13th – March 5th – 65% refund
- *No drops or refunds after March 5th
About the Instructor
Dr. Daniel Soodjinda
Dr. Daniel Soodjinda is currently the CalTPA faculty coordinator at CSU Stanislaus where he is also an associate professor of Liberal Studies and Teacher Education. He has over 15 years of experience with the CalTPA and has facilitated CalTPA support workshops for teacher candidates, teacher education faculty, university supervisors, and mentor teachers across the state. He also conducts research related to the CalTPA and has and presented his findings at a number of nationwide conferences.