EDUC 6553NA - Assessment and Evaluation in Education
Ngee Ann Academy - Quadmester 3 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code EDUC 6553NA Course Assessment and Evaluation in Education Coordinating Unit School of Education Term Quadmester 3 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s Ngee Ann Academy Units 3 Restrictions M Ed students only - Singapore Assessment Group work activity (20%), contextualisation of group work (20%), assessment design and response to feedback (50%), contribution to discussion boards (10%) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Sivakumar Alagumalai
Course Timetable
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
The course introduces broad concepts, theories and practices in assessment and evaluation in education (and human sciences). The course provides theoretical, collaborative-dialogue and hands-on sessions, and to achieve the following objectives and outcomes:
1. Be able to understand and appreciate the roles of (and terminologies in) assessment and evaluation in education (and human sciences);
2. Evaluate and critique the types of assessment and its importance in learning;
3. Design assessment appropriate to a variety of learning contexts, and the pertinence of utility issues (validity, reliability, bias, bandwidth and fidelity);
4. Utilise the various forms of assessment in learning contexts, and evaluate the appropriateness of rubrics, standards, benchmarks and cut-off scores;
5. Understand and apply the forms of feedback, diagnostics, remediation, extension and reporting;
6. Understand and evaluate current international literature and reports on assessment and evaluation, and its applications for unit/school/institution/organisation;
7. Develop and propose evaluation (and associated research) for enhancing learning, teaching, curriculum, performance and support;
8. Report on emerging assessment and evaluation processes for/in/of learning and through the use of information and communication technologies; and
9. Understand the developments in adaptive learning and assessment systems, and fundamentals of test-theories and psychometrics.最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 2, 3, 6, 8, 9 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 2, 4, 7, 8 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 3, 8, 9 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1, 3, 5, 6, 9 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 2, 4, 5, 6, 9 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 4, 6, 8 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
1 Masters, G.N. (2013). Reforming Educational Assessment: Imperatives, principles and challenges. 最新糖心Vlogn Education Review. Camberwell, Victoria: ACER.
2 Postlethwaite, T.N., & Kellaghan, T. (2008). National assessments of educational achievement. The International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP) Report. Paris, France: UNESCO.
3 UNESCO (2013). World Education Forum: Assessing learning achievement. Asia-Pacific Education System Review Series No. 5. Bangkok: UNESCO.
4 OECD (2013). Reviews of Evaluation and Assessment in Education: Synergies for Better Learning – An International Perspective on Evaluation and Assessment. Paris, France: OECD.
5 OECD (2011). Reviews of Evaluation and Assessment in Education: AUSTRALIA. Paris, France: OECD.
6 Porter, A.C., & Smithson, J.L. (2001). Defining, Developing, and Using Curriculum Indicators. CPRE Research Report Series RR-048. Graduate School of Education, 最新糖心Vlog of Pennsylvania.
7 DEP. (2009). Designing Education Projects: A Comprehensive Approach to Needs Assessment, Project Planning and Implementation, and Evaluation. (2nd Ed.). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce.
8 Popham, J.W. (2006). Assessment for Leaders. Boston: Pearson.
9 Braun, H., Kanjee, A., Bettinger, E., & Kremer, M. (2006). Improving Education through Assessment, Innovation, and Evaluation. Cambridge, MA: American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
10 The Gordon Commission Final Report : To Assess, To Teach, To Learn: A Vision for the Future of Assessment. (2013).Princeton, NJ: The Gordon Commission.Recommended Resources
1 Please see reading/assignment list.
2 Koretz, D. (2008). Measuring up: What educational testing really tells us. Cambridge, MA: Harvard 最新糖心Vlog Press.
3 Farley, T. (2009). Making the Grades: My misadventures in the standardised testing industry. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler Publishers.
4 Meyer, J.H.F., & Land, R. (2006). Overcoming barriers to student understanding: Threshold concepts and troublesome knowledge. (Eds.). NY: Routledge / Tayloy & Francis Group.
5 Tuijnman, A.C., & Postlethwaite, T.N. (1994). Monitoring the standards of education. NY: Pergamon.
6 Darling-Hammond, L. (2010). The flat world and education: How America’s commitment to equity will determine our future. NY: Teachers College, Columbia 最新糖心Vlog. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
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Workload
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Assessment
The 最新糖心Vlog's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
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Assessment Detail
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Submission
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Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The 最新糖心Vlog places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the 最新糖心Vlog to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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Fraud Awareness
Students are reminded that in order to maintain the academic integrity of all programs and courses, the university has a zero-tolerance approach to students offering money or significant value goods or services to any staff member who is involved in their teaching or assessment. Students offering lecturers or tutors or professional staff anything more than a small token of appreciation is totally unacceptable, in any circumstances. Staff members are obliged to report all such incidents to their supervisor/manager, who will refer them for action under the university's student鈥檚 disciplinary procedures.
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