Syllabus

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COURSE MATERIALS

Required Text:

McMillan, J. (2018), Classroom assessment: Principles and practice that enhance student learning and motivation (7th ed), Pearson.

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is an introduction to educational assessment and practical approaches to classroom assessment. It provides a broad and critical overview of perspectives on theory and practice in educational assessment, mostly focusing on classroom assessment for future teachers.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS

 

I expect all students in this class to become highly knowledgeable, skillful professionals who are life-long learners and activists for social justice. To demonstrate professionalism as prospective educators, each student should:

 

  • be responsible for submitting assignments in a timely manner and contacting me if they are not able to follow the course schedule for any reasons.
  • work hard on assignments to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be competent, skillful, responsive educators/teachers.  

 

 

* I will explain assignments in Day 1 powerpoint slide.

 

Assignment

Title and Description

Details and Deadlines

Points and Requirements for Assignment

1

 

Reading summary and comments:

Every class has a reading assignment. You will summarize it in a critical and reflective way.

 

 

-Every Monday 11:59pm.

 

-Every Wednesday 11:59pm.

5 points for each day reading

- Points will be reduced for late submission

 - Each summary will be a resource for your exams. Be mindful of producing a concise summary with critical comments.

One page for each reading.

2

Autobiography:

- Personal and professional background, study interests, and goals

- Experiences and thoughts on educational assessment and/or classroom assessment in your education

(memorable moments, critical thoughts, etc.)

Thursday, August 20 at 6 pm

 

I will grade this assignment immediately to check if you start working on this class.

 

Leave your comments on your classmates’ autobiography: interesting points and greetings.

10 points

 

 

-Times New Roman, (font size) 12, Double Space (APA Style).

3-4 pages (900-1200 words)

 

 

5 points (at least 2people).

3

Exams covering course readings: Open book/articles/content on PPT

 

  • Mid-session Exam

 

  • Final-session Exam

 

 

  • Mid-session Exam: I will upload questions on 9/9 (Wed) at 9 am

 

  • Final-session Exam: I will upload on 10/5 (Mon) at 9 am

 

 *50 points for each exam

 

  • Answers due on 9/9 11:59 pm (mid session exam), 10/5 11:59 pm (final session exam)
  • Maximum point for late submission – 70% of 50

 

  • Contact me beforehand if you are unable to take the exam

 

4

Critique of Assessment:

Analyze class assessments in your field or subject of interest

 

 

Due on 9/28 at 12 pm

*Instruction of the assignment

1) Find formative and summative assessments online or hard copy

2) Address benefits and things to improve, etc.

3) Apply readings to analysis

4) Suggest and/or develop assessments

 

Times New Roman, 12pt, Double Space (APA Style)

 

-- 20 points

 

5

Discussion Post:

Each week, you will leave your thoughts on discussion posts. Topics of discussion will be posted every Wednesday night after class.

This should be a meaningful conversation with classmates.

Due: Every Friday at 11:59 pm.

 

10 points per week:

 

At least two posts on discussion forum should be made: Initial post -- at least 200 words. Second post --at least 100 words.

COURSE SCHEDULE

 

* Every class has its PowerPoint (ppt) slide on 'Resources' tab. Please, read ppt for each day (Day 1-Day 14) along with the class schedule so that you follow all directions of the course. Online class does not mean you do all work at the end of the session. You need to engage yourself in the course work on your own pace everyday/every week. In slides, there are specific directions of activities such as watching videos, reading websites link, etc. Make sure you work on each class day’s ppt. I will upload each ppt Tuesday/Thursday morning (summary is due Monday and Wednesday at 11:59pm).

 

**Each class day readings and details are in the syllabus file. I will explain the course schedule in Day 1 ppt.