Course Overview
NOTE: All registrants must first contact poly@bcit.ca. In this course, learners will examine the who, what, why, when, and how of learning assessment. The course starts with separating the ideas of evaluation and assessment. Learners then revisit and expand on concepts introduced in the ISW: writing learning outcomes, alignment in course design, backwards design, and course goals. Formative assessment is discussed including effective feedback and classroom assessment techniques that can result in motivation and metacognition. Students will then explore assessment design including different types of assessment and their alignment within the course. Design of grading tools will also be explored including rubrics and checklists. Other concepts foundational to good assessment design - validity, reliability, ethics and privacy, and authenticity are woven throughout the course.
Prerequisite(s)
- S in POLY 1005
Credits
3.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$761.76
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Analyze different types of assessment strategies and techniques.
- Align assessment strategies with learning outcomes/objectives and instructional activities.
- Create well-designed, well-aligned and appropriate assessment instruments.
- Develop well-designed, well-aligned and appropriate marking and grading schemes.
- Select and use appropriate types of informal assessment strategies and techniques.
- Apply ethical considerations in the evaluation of learning.
- Demonstrate professionalism appropriate to the role of an educator through meaningful contributions in in-class and online learning and completion of all activities and assignments.
Effective as of Fall 2023
Related Programs
Assessment of Learning (POLY 1015) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
Learning and Teaching Centre
- Fundamentals in Polytechnic Teaching
Microcredential Part-time
- Polytechnic Teaching
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of POLY 1015 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 52299
Dates
Sep 17 - Nov 12 Loading
- CRN 52299
- $761.76 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
9 weeks
Instructor
Simon Heslup
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Please contact poly@bcit.ca for registration approval.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
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