Welcome to Testing and Evaluation. Over the next eight weeks, we will explore different models for assessing learners. As mentioned in class this week, assessment is a part of the teaching process. We need to recognize the learning that occurs when we provide feedback to learners...or when we guide learners into a point of reflection. Traditional assessment includes essays, testing (multiple choice, T/F), and skill demonstrations. A big focus in this course is the adoption of authentic assessment techniques - assessment that mirrors real life situations and skills.
As educators, we are play a balancing act - ensuring our assessment activities are effective, but recognizing that the time needed is not always available. For example, one on one discussions with learners can result in much more effective assessment of their understanding...but also takes significantly longer than a typical test. As we move through this course, we'll highlight advantages and disadvantages of different techniques, equipping you with a tool set you can use as a guide in balancing competing priorities in your teaching.
Files from our class on Tuesday are available:
Course Outline
Housekeeping/course overview powerpoint
Course concept mind map
Evaluation Overview powerpoint
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