Assessment for Learning I

Paper Code: 
EDU- 704
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Hours: 
Contact Hours(45) + Independent Work(30)+ Others(15) = Total Hours (90)
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable students to:

  • understand the process of evaluation
  • develop the skill in preparing, administering and interpreting the achievement test
  • comprehend the process of assessment for learning

Course Outcomes (COs):

 

Course

Course Outcome

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

 

 

 

EDU 704

 

 

 

Assessment for Learning I

 

CO78: Comprehend the concept and process of assessment for learning.

CO79: Critically analyze the applicability of different assessment practices in present education system.

 

Teaching strategies:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion

Learning strategies:

Self-learning assignments, Debate

Formative Assessment (30%): Class test- week 6, Assignment (1), Quiz (2)

Summative Assessment (70%):

Semester end examination
 

 

9.00
Unit I: 
BASIC CONCEPTS AND OVERVIEW
  • Concept of assessment, evaluation, measurement, test, examination, grading
  • Formative and summative evaluation
  • Continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE)
10.00
Unit II: 
ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING
  • Teacher’s role in assessment
  • Dimensions of Learning
  • Planning for assessment for learning
  • Methods of assessment
  • Norm referenced and criterion referenced tests
9.00
Unit III: 
ASSESSMENT PRACTICES AND EXAMINATION REFORMS
  • Ethical principles of assessment and examination reforms
  • CCE (continuous and comprehensive evaluation)
  • CBCS (choice based credit system)
  • Open book examination
9.00
Unit IV: 
ACHIEVEMENT TEST CONSTRUCTION
  • Meaning, nature, purpose
  • Standardized tests v/s teacher made tests
  • Characteristics of a good test
  • Achievement test- design, construction and standardization
8.00
Unit V: 
FEEDBACK
  • Feedback: meaning, principles &utility
  • Types of teacher feedback: oral, written
  • Feedback to parents
  • Maintaining a comprehensive learner profile
Essential Readings: 

SESSIONAL WORK : (Any One)

  • Construction of an achievement test with its blue print & answer key
  • Preparing any four evaluation tools for formative assessment

Books Recommended

  • Burke, K. (2005) How to Assess Authentic Learning (4th Ed) Thousand Oaks, CA.
  • Mrunalini, T. (2013) Educational Evaluation, Neelkamal Publications Pvt. Ltd.
  • NCERT (2007) National Focus Group Paper on Examination Reforms.
  • Norris N (1990) Understanding Educational Evaluation, Kogan Page Ltd.
Academic Year: 
2020-2021
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