Assessment Methods
Using the Right Tools to Measure Learning
Course Description
Effective assessment uses a variety of methods to accurately measure learner understanding and skill. Assessment Methods is an online professional development course that helps educators explore multiple techniques for assessing learning, including oral, written, and performance-based assessments. This course provides practical examples of commonly used assessment methods, helping educators select appropriate tools to evaluate knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout the learning experience.
Course Curriculum
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Learning Goals
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WebBook: Assessment Methods
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Study Slides: Oral Assessment Methods
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Check What You Know
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Study Slides: Written Assessment Methods
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Check What You Know
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Study Slides: Performance Assessment Methods
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Check What You Know
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Assessment
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Feedback
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About This Course
- 3 Hours
- 2 Years of Access
- Online, self-paced
Learning Objectives
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Identify four different techniques for conducting an oral assessment
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Provide examples of commonly used selected-response and constructed-response items for written assessments
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Provide examples of performance assessments that allow learners to demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability levels
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