Location: EV1-241 Notes: Open to faculty and staff (registration is required)
Assessment is an integral component of any course design process, and is often the basis by which we determine how well a learner has met the intended learning outcomes of a course. While typically a course will have a mixture of formative and summative assessment with opportunities to receive valuable feedback from the instructor, there exist more advanced assessment considerations that can further improve the learning potential of the learner and make a more accommodating learning environment.
Rather than discussing new assessment types or debating the efficacy of one tool over another, we will instead focus on the characteristics of assessment and how best to facilitate assessments. To do so, we will examine aspects such as timing, the student’s role, varied feedback, and assessment cycles to better understand how to craft thoughtful assessments that benefit all learners.
By examining current research on innovative assessment practices, you will gain an advanced understanding of the considerations that could be made when designing, facilitating, and grading various assessments. You will also have the opportunity to apply these new practices to your own teaching and the assessments you currently employ.
Note: Please come with a form of assessment that you would like to work on throughout the session.
Facilitators: Kyle Scholz, CTE
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