Course Title:
Assessment of In-Class Learning
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits:
(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits
Catalog Description:
Assessment tools used in education and their characteristics; assessment tools based on traditional approaches: written examinations, short- answer exams, true-false type tests, multiple choice tests, matching tests, oral examinations; tools for multi-faceted recognition of students: observation, interview, performance assessment, student portfolio, research papers, research projects, peer evaluation, self- evaluation, attitude scales; points to be considered in the evaluation of student success; evaluation of learning outcomes and grading. Assessment tools used in education and their characteristics; assessment tools based on traditional approaches: written examinations, short- answer exams, true-false type tests, multiple choice tests, matching tests, oral examinations; tools for multi-faceted recognition of students: observation, interview, performance assessment, student portfolio, research papers, research projects, peer evaluation, self- evaluation, attitude scales; points to be considered in the evaluation of student success; evaluation of learning outcomes and grading.
Pre-requisite:
Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Course Objectives:
The aim of this course is to provide students deep understanding of assesment issues regarding classroom learning. By looking from several aspects, students will analyze the appropriate use of different assessment tools for specific purposes. Including grading and evaluation of learning outcomes, students will have a chance to elaborate on several issues related to evaluation of learning process.
Course Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Identify diffferent types of assessment tools used in education.
2. Examine assessment tools based on traditional approaches and their characteristics.
3. Analyze assessment tool for recognizing students from different aspects.
4. Compare advantages and disadvantages of preparing and using different assessment tools.
5. Discuss the importance of including students in evaluation process.
6. Collaborate on effectiveness of assessment tools for different purposes.
7. Elaborate on points to be considered in the evaluation process of success of students.
8. Interpret evaluation of learning outcomes.
9. Discuss on grading isues.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Scaffolding/Coaching
Predict-Observe-Explain
Brainstorming
Field Trips
Guest Speakers
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Quiz
Portfolio
Others: Observation report
Prepared By:
Elif Medetoğulları
Revised By:
Gizem Güzeller