Intro to Student Assessment - Education Best Practices
Learn effective student assessment techniques, from theory to practice. Master formative and summative assessments in educational settings.
Learn effective student assessment techniques, from theory to practice. Master formative and summative assessments in educational settings.
The Foundations of Teaching for Learning programme offers comprehensive training in student assessment techniques for educators at all levels. This course develops essential skills in designing and implementing effective assessment procedures, covering both theoretical foundations and practical applications. Through dynamic lessons taught by respected Commonwealth education professionals, participants learn various assessment techniques, feedback mechanisms, and reporting strategies. The course emphasizes practical skills development in creating and using appropriate assessment tools, understanding cultural factors in assessment, and implementing effective feedback systems. Suitable for teachers in any context - school, home, or workplace - this course strengthens both individual skills and global professional connections.
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What you'll learn
Understand the purpose and types of educational assessment
Master effective feedback techniques for improving student learning
Develop skills in creating and using assessment tools
Learn to design valid and reliable test questions
Create and implement rubrics for evaluation
Understand cultural factors in assessment practices
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There are 6 modules in this course
This comprehensive course provides a thorough grounding in student assessment theory and practice. The curriculum covers essential aspects including assessment theory, feedback mechanisms, reporting methods, and question development. Students learn to design and implement various assessment tools, from multiple-choice questions to rubrics, while understanding cultural considerations in educational assessment. The course emphasizes practical application through peer and self-assessment techniques, ensuring participants can effectively evaluate student learning in diverse educational contexts.
An Introduction to Assessment Theory and Practice
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
The nature of feedback in improving teaching and learning
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Reporting student achievement
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Guidelines for developing and using objectively answered question procedures
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Guidelines for developing and using human judgement scoring procedures
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
Guidelines for developing and using procedures that involve students in assessment
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Educational Assessment Expert Prof. Gavin Brown Shapes Global Learning Evaluation
Professor Gavin Brown has established himself as a leading authority in educational assessment as the Associate Dean Postgraduate Research and Director of the Quantitative Data Analysis and Research Unit at the University of Auckland. His diverse career path, beginning as an ESL teacher in Montreal and spanning a decade of secondary school teaching in New Zealand, led to significant contributions in standardized testing development at the New Zealand Council for Educational Research. As Senior Project Manager for the Assessment Tools for Teaching and Learning system, he played a crucial role in implementing nationwide educational assessment tools. His expertise has been sought internationally, providing assessment consultation in Brazil, Chile, China, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa, while holding prestigious positions as Honorary Professor at the Education University of Hong Kong and Affiliate Professor at Umea University, Sweden. His influence in the field is further evidenced by his membership in the Technical Oversight Group Assessment at the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and his co-authored textbook on educational assessment
Indigenous Education Scholar Dr. Peter Keegan Advances Māori Language and Learning Assessment
Dr. Peter Keegan (Waikato-Maniapoto, Ngati Porou), a senior lecturer at Te Puna Wānanga, University of Auckland's Faculty of Education, has established himself as a leading authority in Māori language and indigenous education following his PhD in Applied Linguistics from Victoria University of Wellington in 2003. His significant contributions include coordinating Māori language developments for Project asTTle (Assessment Tools for Teaching and Learning), while his research encompasses crucial areas such as Māori word formation, pronunciation changes, and achievement in both English and Māori-medium educational contexts. As an expert in research methods for indigenous education, particularly in measurement and quantitative approaches, Dr. Keegan continues to bridge traditional knowledge with modern educational assessment techniques, making substantial contributions to the field of Māori and indigenous-medium education.
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