Assessment And Evaluation In Adult Learning –

aet535

(3 credits)

This course focuses on developing the skills necessary to become effective assessors of adult learners in postsecondary and training environments. It provides the fundamentals of varied classroom assessments and training evaluation models, such as formative and summative tests and authentic assessments. Learners develop assessments and analyze how assessment data is used to improve instruction and learning. Additionally, the purposes, the methods, and the reporting of evaluation for trainers are explored.

This graduate-level course is 6 weeks. To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.

Topics and Objectives

Overview of Assessment
- Identify what assessment is and how it is used in learning environments.
- Differentiate between assessment, evaluation, measurement, and testing.
- Compare and contrast formative and summative assessment.
Assessment in Adult Education
- Explore the purposes of assessment in adult education.
- Analyze the types of summative assessment.
- Analyze ethical standards for assessments.
Using Assessment to Improve Instruction
- Describe effective assessment techniques.
- Analyze the use of assessment to improve instruction and learning.
Using Assessment to Improve Instruction
- Summarize effective grading techniques.
- Examine appropriate monitoring and feedback techniques.
Evaluation Principles and Purposes
- Examine the guiding principles of evaluation.
- Explore the purposes of evaluation in training.
- Examine decision-making in evaluation.
- Describe effective evaluation models.
Evaluation for Trainers
- Identify data sources for evaluation.
- Explore data analysis for evaluation.
- Examine the purpose and process of evaluation reporting.

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While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.

Assessment And Evaluation In Adult Learning –

aet535

Overview of Assessment

Assessment in Adult Education

Using Assessment to Improve Instruction

Using Assessment to Improve Instruction

Evaluation Principles and Purposes

Evaluation for Trainers

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