Methods of assessing learning in higher education are analyzed and applied in different learning situations. Processes and problems related to course learning assessments as well as evaluating programmatic outcomes are examined. Designing measures to evaluate learner and curricular outcomes are addressed.
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Compare and contrast criterion-referenced and norm-referenced assessments.
Assessing Program Outcomes
Describe the purpose and benefits of program evaluation.
Design a program evaluation plan.
Design a program outcome measure.
Assessing and Evaluating Student Learning
Analyze strategies, techniques, and methods for assessing and evaluating individual student learning.
Analyze strategies, techniques, and methods for assessing and evaluating group learning.
Analyze strategies, techniques, and methods for assessing and evaluating individual clinical learning.
Design strategies and measures to assess student learning in on ground and distance education.
Develop methods to design outcome evaluation based on diverse learning styles and student backgrounds.
Emerging trends in evaluating learning outcomes
Summarize trends in learning assessment and evaluation in higher education.
Methods of Assessing Learning
Analyze processes for evaluating student, faculty, and program outcomes.
Evaluate common measures used in assessing learning outcomes.
Compare and contrast evaluation, research, and measurement.
Examine the affect of accreditation standards on program and student outcome assessments.
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