Multiple Methods of Assessment

TOPICAL OUTLINE

The Change Process - A Travelogue through the Theory and Practice

Factors Promoting and Inhibiting Change

Strategies for Promoting Change

Overview and Basics of Evaluation: Model and Basic Concepts/Terminology

Authentic Testing, Alternative Testing

Steps in Testing; Administering, Scoring, Interpreting, Improving the Test Items 

Test Types, Timing of Tests, Test Characteristics, Test-Referencing

The Written, the Oral, the Observation, and the Performance Evaluation

Measuring Attitudes and Feelings - Getting Feedback

Checklists, Rating Scales, Probes

Graphic Organizers

Self-, Peer-, Expert- and Portfolio Evaluation

Critical and Creative Thinking, Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

Logs and Journals, Anecdotals

Interviews, Conferences, Exhibitions, Presentations

Metacognitive Reflection

Grades, Rubrics, Exemplars, Standards, Criteria, Indicators

Evaluation Issues and Concerns: Providing for Continuous Improvement