EDUC6201
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course introduces students to the research and development literature on educative forms of assessment. In particular, the course will outline major forms of assessment that have been identified in recent research as assisting the promotion of more intellectually challenging and relevant student learning. As part of this course, students will be introduced to recent developments in performance-based assessment and an analysis of the relationship between educative assessment and current state-based assessment procedures. In addition, the course will engage students in direct experiences to build their capability as instructional leaders to plan and deliver professional development of assessment practices.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Online
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Appraise educative assessment theories and models and their relationship to improved student learning outcomes.
2. Analyse the implications of assessment procedures for curriculum and pedagogy.
3. Show how assessment can be designed to improve student learning.
4. Plan professional development to enhance educative assessment capabilities and practices that promote student learning in classrooms and schools.
Content
- A detailed analysis of educative assessment theories and models and their relationship to improved student learning outcomes
- A focus on the role of assessment for improving student learning
- An introduction to and application of the professional development of educative assessment capabilities and practices that promote student learning
- An analysis of the implications of assessment procedures for curriculum and pedagogy
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Assignment 1
Written Assignment: Assignment 2
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Online
Online Activity-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- EDUC6201 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 420.1 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.