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Assessment/evaluation (including grading/marking, rubrics, course evaluation, other forms of assessment): definitions, concepts, examples
Definition:
Assessment of effective courses ideally is an iterative process, one in which it is integrated into improving the design and delivery of future courses. Outlined are some essential concepts in course assessment.
Useful resources on Assessment:
Berkeley Center for Teaching & Learning. (2020). Assessment and evaluation. https://teaching.berkeley.edu/resources/assessment-and-evaluation
Overview of assessment-related issues and detailed guides to an ideal course assessment plan: State Learning Goals, Map Curriculum, Situate Assessment, Design Assessment, Implement, Analyze and Interpret Data, Disciplinary Assessment Samples, and Berkeley Assessment Stories.
Tags: IPS IA; IPS CritT; IPS CreaT; IPS WC; IPS OC; IPS R; IPS QL; IPS IL; IPS T; IPS PS; PSR CE; PSR IKC; PSR ER; PSR LL; PSR GL; IAL IntL; CompQ
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Table of contents:
- 2.2.1. Curriculum design
2.2.2. Course development
2.2.3. Exam preparation
2.2.4. eLearning, learning management systems, teaching technologies
- 2.2.5.1. Feedback
2.1.5.2. Formative assessment
2.1.5.3. Summative assessment
2.1.5.4. Self and peer assessment
2.1.5.5. Course evaluations
2.1.5.6. Assessment-outcome alignment
2.1.5.7. Academic misconduct
Author: Stephanie Krueger
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Last Updated: July 20, 2021