Assessment for Learning I (Theory)

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: 

After completion of this course, the students will be able to-

  1. explain the process of evaluation
  2. develop the skill in preparing, administering and interpreting the achievement test
  3. 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

 

CO153:  Analyze different assessment techniques for learning.

CO154: Critically analyze the applicability of different assessment practices in present education system.

CO155: Explore different methods of Statistics in Evaluation.

CO156: Differentiate between Measurement, assessment and Evaluation

 

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

 

Sessional Work (Any One):

 

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

 

Essential Readings: 
  • 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: 
2021-2022
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