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EDUCATION 325-3
MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION IN TEACHING
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Instructor: Ernie Bate
September - December, 1981
Vernon: Sept. 9 - Dec. 2: 4:30 - 7:20 PM
Kamloops: Sept. 10 - Dec. 3: 7:00 - 9:50 PM
Calendar Description: Basic principles of test theory applied to the use of
measures in education; construction and use of classroom tools for measuring
achievement of educational objectives, including observation methods; standardized
tests; overview of contemporary, local and provincial evaluation programs.
Pre-requisites: Education 220 (Psychological Issues in Education); Math 101
or Psych 210 recommended
Topics: Major consideration will be given to;
1. The evaluation process in education -. an overview
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Classroom tests - planning and construction
3. Published tests - selection and interpretation
4. The role of observation and judgement in evaluation
S. Marking - recording and reporting
6. Current trends and policies in evaluation
Required Text:
Gronlund, Norman E. Measurement and Evaluation in Teaching ( .
4th Ed,.) New York:
Macmillan, 1981
Supplementary Reading;
Copies material
material will be provided from time to time. Also, a list of references
will be provided.