Studying online

There are now 2 possible online modes for units:

Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.

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Unit Overview

Description

This unit focuses on principles of assessment and evaluation for educators at the tertiary level. In the unit, participants will explore principles of assessment task construction, administration, scoring and technical adequacy from both theoretical and practical perspectives. The unit sessions will focus upon: linking assessment tasks and students' learning experiences; the Bloom's taxonomy as a framework for structuring different kinds of assessment tasks; foundational concepts of technical adequacy in assessment; developing effective selected response, constructed response, and alternative assessment tasks; providing effective feedback; and using data to enhance one's own teaching and assessment practices. All sessions in the unit will be highly interactive, with participants providing much of the material from their own practices for use in class activities. The overarching goal is to develop participants' skills in reflecting upon their own assessment tasks to ensure that these are aligned with, and foster, student learning.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Non-standard teaching periodUWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) understand how to use assessment data to improve their students' learning; (2) create a variety of types of quality tasks and rubrics to assess higher order learning outcomes; (3) critique the appropriateness and quality of their own and others' assessment tasks; and (4) use feedback to improve students' learning as well as own teaching.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) assessment task redesign and (2) preparation of application demonstrating quality of teaching and student learning. Further information is available in the unit outline.



This unit is assessed on an ungraded pass/ungraded failed basis. All assessment items must be successfully completed.

Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Sonia Ferns
Contact hours
4 intensive days teaching in HyFlex mode (students have the option of joining online or attending face to face)
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.