EDTC 526 Assessment And
Evaluation In e-Education
| Reflections: In this class the single most important
concept is assessments. Assessments are a vital tool that is necessary to
measure if course objectives were met by the student; if used properly. I
believe that some assessments can be unfair. Many of the students in the
discussion group explained their feelings on this subject. I believe in my
discipline that the process is more important, and of course the end result. |
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Here is a course description provided by the University
of Phoenix |
Course Description
This course focuses on
developing the skills necessary to become effective assessors of adult
learners. Students learn the fundamentals of traditional testing and explore
how to design alternative assessments in an electronic environment.
Interpretation of assessment data, strategies for tracking student progress,
and communication of results based on clear criteria and standards will be
presented. Critical assessment issues facing distance education programs will
be analyzed and debated.
Topics and Objectives
Role and Methods of
Assessment/Evaluation
- Understand the
application of assessment and evaluation in adult learning settings.
- Examine the role of
assessment and evaluation in adult education.
- Identify effective
assessment and evaluation methods for adult learners and distance education
settings.
- Analyze the purpose of
assessment and evaluation.
Criteria and Standards
for Assessment
- Evaluate assessment
for alignment with criteria and standards.
- Develop criteria and
standards for assessment.
Alternative Assessment
- Examine alternative
assessment techniques and instruments and their relevance to distance
education.
- Develop, implement,
and evaluate an alternative assessment instrument.
Standardized
Assessment
- Examine standardized
learning style assessments and their relevancy to distance education.
Reliability and
Validity
- Analyze the concepts
of reliability and validity and their importance in assessment and
evaluation.
Grading
- Identify fair and
effective grading practices in distance education.
Reporting Assessment
Results
- Compare and contrast
procedures for reporting assessment results.
Current Trends in
Assessment
- Identify and analyze
effective assessment methods for distance education environments.
