Introduction
Unleashing the potential of continuous improvement in education requires an appreciation of the difference in spirit between assessment and evaluation. Assessment is frequently confused and confounded with evaluation.
The purpose of this training program is to shed the light on the different techniques of educational assessment and evaluation.
This training program first looks at what assessment is and the various aspects involved. Then attention will be turned to evaluation and its components. Furthermore, it will look at testing as a tool used by both assessment and evaluation, lastly, some differences between assessment and evaluation will be presented.
Course Objectives
At the end of this training program, participants will learn:
- Comprehend assessment and evaluation, its importance, and its types.
- The differences between the evaluation and assessment process.
- Monitoring and evaluation in education.
- What are the basics of Educational Evaluation?
- The evaluation theory and the importance of its distinctions.
- What are the 15 schematic descriptions and types in educational evaluation?
- Curriculum implications for learning and assessment.
- The learning and assessment process.
Target Audience
- Academic Deans
- Department Chairs
- Program Chairs
- Academic Leaders
- Committee on curriculum and degree requirements
- Employees in the department of curriculum development & assessment education
- Those involved in faculty and/or program assessment
Course outlines
Day 1
Assessment and Evaluation
- Epistemology of Assessment and Evaluation
- Assessment:
- What is it?
- Why is it important?
- Types and approaches for assessment
- Between Assessment and Evaluation
- Evaluation:
- What is it?
- Functions of evaluations
- Principles of Evaluation
- Assessment vs. Evaluation
- Key Differences Between Assessment and Evaluation
Day 2
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) in Education: Concepts, Functions, and Context
- Why do we Need Monitoring and Evaluation in Education?
- A Conceptual Framework to Distinguish Technical Options in Educational M&E
- Pre-Conditions in Educational M&E
- Why Speak of “Systemic Educational Evaluation”?
Basics of Educational Evaluation
- Evaluation of objects, criteria, and standards
- Measurement of criteria and antecedent conditions
- Controlling for background variables (value added)
- Design: answering the attribution question
Day 3
Important Distinctions in Evaluation Theory
- Ideal-type stages in the evaluation
- Formative and summative roles
- Accountability and improvement perspectives reconsidered
Schematic Description of 15 Types of Educational Evaluation
- Forms That are Based on Student Achievement Measurement
- National assessment programs
- International assessment programs
- School performance reporting
- Student monitoring systems
- Assessment-based school self-evaluation
- Examinations
- Forms That are Based on Education Statistics and Administrative Data
- System-level management information systems
- School management information systems
Day 4
- Forms That are Based on Systematic Review, Observations, and (Self) Perceptions
- International review panels
- School inspection/supervision
- School self-evaluations, including teacher appraisal
- School audits
- Monitoring and evaluation as part of teaching
- Program Evaluation and Teacher Evaluation
- Program evaluation
- Teacher evaluation
Day 5
Learning and Assessment: Curriculum Implications
- Problem-Solving as a Basis for Reform in Curriculum and Instruction
- Assessment Issues in a Performance-based Subject
- Outcomes, Competencies, and Trainee-centered Learning
- Situated Learning and Transfer: Implications for Teaching
Learning and Assessment Processes
- Design of MIST
- Supporting Collaborative Learning
- The Validity and Reliability of Assessments and Self-assessments of Work-based Learning
About Rome
As cosmopolitan and diverse as it is rooted in its own history, Rome is one of the premier tourist destinations in the world. Featuring some of the best restaurants on the continent, some of the most iconic historic sites in Europe, the city is widely regarded as one of the most exciting and dynamic places to visit anywhere. The center of the Renaissance, the city houses some of the most famous works of art in the world and remains an important cultural hub to this day. Famous for art, fashion, it's delicious local cuisine, and superbly preserved monuments, Rome truly offers something for everyone.
Things to do and places to visit in Rome
When disembarking, the first thing that can prove pleasantly challenging is deciding on what to do first! An exceptional array of hotels and inns are available to any weary traveler, as are a superb range of restaurants for those wanting to relax surrounded by the hustle and bustle of Rome in the evening. You can spend the day walking streets steeped in history, visiting galleries that contain works by Caravaggio and Michelangelo or exploring the awe-inspiring Colosseum. The city contains many beautifully maintained parks and gardens, as well as a vast collection of beautiful churches and cathedrals, ensuring that a trip to Rome will be a memorable experience for anyone.
Things to do when taking flights to Rome include:
- Standing inside the magnificent Colosseum.
- Gazing in awe at the stunning Castel Sant'Angelo.
- Visiting the incredible Pantheon, one of the best-maintained buildings from the Roman era.
- Stopping at the center of the Piazza del Popolo, one of the most beautiful squares in Europe.
- Walking the beautiful gardens of Villa Borghese.
- Admiring the vast, intricately carved Column of Marcus Aurelius.
- Wandering the Forum Romanum, ruins from the Ancient Roman period.
- Exploring some of the greatest art collections in Europe.
- Crossing the river on the remarkably-constructed Bridge of Angels.
- Sampling the world famous local cuisine.