Assessment
Module Introduction
So how do we know when the student has learned what we have taught them? This is a mysterious question that continues to challenge educators. Should we give them a test to see if they remember the content or would a paper be best? These answers are becoming more and more varied as we understand how learners truly transfer their learning to a different environment.
Introduction Video
Take a few minutes to watch the following video.
YouTube, Assessment Quickies #10: Why Assess Student Learning. Published on May 8, 2009.
Retrieved on 08/21/2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HZPBM8AkLE
Activity
Please complete the following activity.
Module Outcomes
1. Identify and discern the differences between formative and summative assessments |
2. Research and recall best practices for both formative and summative assessments |
3. Learn how to create effective rubrics for assessment |
4. Examine how to align assessments against competencies |
Key Concepts
Formative assessments Summative assessments |
Testing Activities Feedback loops Peer assessment |
Rubrics |
Competency based assessments |
