PRED 270

Course Code & Number

PRED 270

Course Title

Classroom Assessment

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits

Type of Course:

Elective

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

Catalog Description

Assessment and evaluation methods/techniques in education and their characteristics. Traditional assessment and evaluation methods/techniques: essays, short-answer questions, true/false questions, multiple-choice questions, matching questions, oral exams. Alternative assessment and evaluation methods/techniques: observation, interview, performance evaluation, portfolio, research papers and projects, peer evaluation, self-evaluation, attitude scales. Basic principles of assessment and evaluation. Assessment and evaluation of student outcomes and grading.

Course Objectives

This course aims to support students deep understanding of assesment issues regarding classroom learning. By looking from several aspects, students will analyze the appropriate use of different assessment  tools for specific purposes. Including grading and evaluation of learning outcomes, students will have a chance to elaborate on several issues related to evaluation of learning process.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

 

1. analyze the characteristics of traditional assessment and evaluation methods/techniques,
2. design traditional assessment and evaluation methods/techniques,
3. analyze the characteristics of alternative assessment and evaluation methods/techniques,
4. design alternative assessment and evaluation methods/techniques,
5. identify the basic principles of assessment and evaluation,
6. discuss the assessment and evaluation of student outcomes and grading. 

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

Developing traditional and alternative measurement tools

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Tülin Haşlaman