Course ID:
Course Code & Number
ED 420
Course Title
Large Scale Assessments in Education
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 3 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Senior
Semester:
Fall
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
History of psychological testing, different types of tests and comparison of these tests, theoretical frameworks of standardized tests, characteristics of large scale assessments in education; traits and skills addressed in large scale assessments, item types addressed; development process of large scale assessment tests, examples and their comparison; scoring procedure of these tests and, variables addressed in questionnaires administered.
Course Objectives
The aim of this course is to introduce large-scale assessments, exemplify the types of large-scale assessments and explain the differences between them.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain historical development of psychological testing,
- Compare various forms of assessments in education,
- Identify the characteristics and theoretical frameworks of large scale assessments,
- Evaluate the item types used in large scale assessments,
- Develop sample items to be used in large scale assessments,
- List the variables addressed in large scale assessments.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Peer Teaching
Inquiry
Collaborating
Think-Pair-Share
Video Presentations
Oral Presentations/Reports
Brainstorming
Hands-on Activities
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Performance Project (Written, Oral)
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Dr. Münevver İlgün Dibek
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 28 |
| Course Readings | 14 |
| Debate | 9 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 12 |
| Report on a Topic | 10 |
| Oral Presentation | 8 |
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