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| Date & Session No. |
Topics |
References |
Wednesdays, 2001
March 7
March 14
March 21 |
Overview and introduction, Terminology, Authentic
Assessment, Types of Tests, Timing of Tests. Purposes of Testing, Test
Qualities, Test-Referencing, Standards, Criteria, Indicators, Outcomes,
Rubrics, Exemplars, Thoughtful Outcomes, Probes, Sizing-Up Assessment,
Planning the Test, Administering the Test, Interpreting the Results. |
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March 28
April 4
April 11 |
Standardized Tests: Definition, Rationale for Use, Uses,
Strengths & Limitations, Precautions, Practice.
Teacher-Made Tests: Definition, Rationale for Use, Subjective &
Objective Items, Strengths and Limitations, Precautions, Practice.
Standards Tests: Definition, Rationale for Use, Uses, Strengths &
Limitations, Precautions, Practice.
Oral Examinations: Definition, Strengths & Weaknesses, Development,
Use. |
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| April 18. |
Metacognitive Reflection: Definition, Rationale for Use,
Strengths & Limitations, Precautions, Practice.
Projects & Assignments: Definition, Rationale for Use, Strengths
& Limitations, Precautions, Practice. |
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| April 25
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Interviews, Conferences, Logs, Journals, Diaries:
Definition, Rationale for Use, Strengths & Limitations, Precautions,
Practice.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition of Previous Learning &
Experience: Definition, Requirements, Procedure, Benefits, Issues.
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| May 2 |
Performance Testing: Definition, Rationale for Use,
Strengths & Limitations, Precautions.
Observation Checklists, Rating Scales, Attitude Scales: Definition,
Rationale for Use, Strengths & Limitations, Precautions, Practice.
Questioning & Observing to Gather Feedback, Techniques,
Considerations. |
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| May 9 |
Portfolios: Definition, Rationale for Use, Strengths &
Limitations, Precautions, Practice. |
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| May 16 |
Graphic Organizers: Definition, Rationale for Use, Strengths
& Limitations, Precautions, Practice.
Self-, Peer-, Expert-, and Co-Evaluation: Definition, Rationale for
Use, Strengths & Limitations, Precautions, Practice. |
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| May 23 |
Implementation: Change, In-Service, Innovation, Stages of
Concern, Levels of Use, Stages of Adoption, Sustained College Improvement,
College/Department Improvement, Individual Improvement. |
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| May 30 |
Instructor & Course Evaluation: Purpose, Indicators,
Scale, Questions, Use, Precautions, Practice.
The Final Grade: Scoring Responses & Determination of Standing. |
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| Saturday, June 2 |
Individual Oral Examinations According to Predetermined
Timetable. |
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