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EDUCATION 325-3

Assessment for Classroom Teaching

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SPRING SEMESTER 1995

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P. Winne

PREREQUISITE:

EDUC 220

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course examines assessment methods and issues related to using assessment information

in education. Topics include: goal and task analysis, tools for observing and assessing classroom

processes and environments, self-report methods, assessing student achievement, published

tests of achievement and aptitude, marking and reporting, and characteristics of assessment

data and its use (e.g., reliability, validity, utility). ?

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OBJECTIVES

This course teaches knowledge and skills for designing assessment tools; gathering and scoring

data; and making accurate, clear, valid, and useful interpretations about students' growth,

qualities of teaching, and the value of educational programs.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Course Journal. Thought Questions. Learning-Exercises, and Self Test (not graded). The journal

is a personally relevant chronicle of thoughts, insights, interpretations, questions, and

disagreements with (a) positions or suggestions the text presents and (b) the activities you

undertake as you work through the course. Thought Questions, Learning Exercises, and Self

Tests are self-reflective and extension activities to enrich understanding of course material.

Assessment Package (55%). This exercise accumulates in four installments over the course. Part

by part, you will develop an assessment package for a unit of instruction. In the package, you'll

demonstrate knowledge and skills related to (a) planning a broad-spectrum assessment of

students and of your teaching, (b) designing tools for gathering measurements, (c) appraising

technical properties of the assessment tools you design, (d) analyzing the overall utility of the

assessment package, and (e) reporting to audiences for assessment.

Think Paper Assi gnment

(10%). An essay with a maximum length of 1000 words (4 pages,

double-spaced typing). The topic of a think paper is a controversial issue. In a think paper, you

present a logical and, where appropriate, empirically supported argument addressing the issue.

Final Examination (35%). A 3-hour final examination surveys the range of information presented

in the course. Each week's reading will be sampled by 2-3 multiple-choice items. Approximately

10 other items will be a mix of objective interpretative exercises and restricted response essay

items.

READINGS

Gronlund, N. E., & Linn, R. L. (1990).

Measurement and Evaluation in Teaching

(6th ed.). New

York: Macmillan.

Study Guide and Course Reader for EDUC 325 DISC.

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EDUCATION 325-3

ASSESSMENT FOR CLASSROOM TEACHING

A survey of assessment theory and practical methods for assessing student

achivement and growth, and for making judgements and decisions about

qualities of teaching. Topics include: stating objectives, validity and reliability,

observing and assessing classroom processes and environments, self-report and

portfolio methods, published tests of achievement and aptitude, marking and

reporting.

PREREQUISiTE:

EDUC 220

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Airasian, Peter W. (1996).

Assessment in the Classroom.

Whitby, ON:

McGraw Hill.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Learning Assessment Project

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40 points

Teaching Assessment Project

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30 points

Final Examination ?

30 points

SUPPLEMENTARY FEES:

Course Materials & Service Fee $30

Deposit for Additional Materials $20

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Simon Fraser University

EDUCATION 325-3

ASSESSMENT FOR CLASSROOM TEACHING

A survey of assessment methods that contribute to improving teaching and

learning, and for making judgements and decisions about qualities of teaching,

the classroom environment, and student achievement and growth. Topics

include: goal and task analysis, validity and reliability, observing and assessing

classroom processes and environments, self-report methods, assessing student

achievement, published tests of achievement and aptitude, marking and report.

PREREQUISITE:

EDUC 220

REQUIRED TEXT:

Gronlund, N.E., & Linn, R.L. (1995).

Measurement and Assessment in Teaching

(7th ed.). New York: Macmillan.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Assessment Package Assignment ?

55%

Think Paper Assignment

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10%

Final Examination ? 35%

SUPPLEMENTARY FEES:

Course Materials & Service Fee $30

Deposit for Additional Materials $20

COURSE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES WITHOUT NOTICE.

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