Course Code & Number
GPC 303
Course Title
Measurement and Evaluation
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+2+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 5 ECTS Credits
Type of Course:
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Importance of measurement and evaluation in education. Basic concepts of measurement and evaluation. Characteristics of the measurement instruments used in education. Instruments regarding classic approaches. Individual appraisal techniques. Basic statistical techniques.
Course Objectives
The objective of the course is to help students become familiar with the general concepts of measurement and assessment, understand the importance of assessment in learning, write effective test items and comment on written items, construct and administer assessment instruments and interpret their results effectively.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to;
1. explain what measurement and evaluation steps are necessary in a classroom situation,
2. develop theoretical understanding of the evaluation context with the new reform,
3. construct necessary measurement and evaluation instruments and to apply these instruments fairly,
4. use basic statistical techniques.
5. use the information provided by evaluation and measurement activities to improve their teaching and students’ learning
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Peer Teaching
Inquiry
Collaborating
Oral Presentations/Reports
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Case Studies / Homework
Portfolio
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Classworks
Required Reading
1. Miller, M. D., Linn, R. L., & Gronlund, N. E. (2009). Measurement and assessment in Teaching, 10th Edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.
2. American Educational Research Association. (1999). Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing. Washington: DC, Author. ISBN: 0935302255
3. Salvia, J. & Ysseldyke, J.E. (2004). Assessment in special and inclusive education (9th ed.). Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company. ISBN : 0618273999
Grading
Project proposal - 40%
Final Exam - 30%
Midterm Exam - 20%
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Nedim Toker
Student Workload:
| Workload |
Hrs |
| Exams/Quizzes |
5 |
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching:
