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
- Not offered this term
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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
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