Preview Assessment/Evaluation Primer Small-Group Discussions Whole-Class Discussions Mid-Semester Review Oral Exam Practice English 714 Ed Nagelhout 20 October 2010

Assessment/Evaluation Primer Not the same thing Can and should work hand-in-hand Absolutely, positively necessary (required) for effective development at all levels of post-secondary education Assessment and Evaluation

Assessment Process-based Improvement- Oriented Dynamic & Ongoing Evaluation Product-based Rank-Oriented End of Cycle Assessment and Evaluation Assessment/Evaluation Primer

Objectives Broad goals that describe what students and/or programs are supposed to achieve May be based upon needs of learners, academic unit or community, and/or society as a whole Normally not observed or measured Supported and defined by specific outcomes Evaluation-oriented Objectives and Outcomes Assessment/Evaluation Primer

Outcomes Statements of educational goals Concentrate traditionally on “knowing what” and “knowing how” Focus on observable and assessable actions Articulate expectations for teaching and learning Assessment-oriented Objectives and Outcomes Assessment/Evaluation Primer

Measures Quantitative Qualitative Benchmarks & Standards Success-Based Tools Process-Based Product-Based Reflection-Based Pre- and Post- Measures and Tools Assessment/Evaluation Primer

Consistency Reliability Replication Primarily Vertical Contextual Coherence Validity Synchronicity Horizontal & Vertical Parts-to-Wholes Consistency and Coherence Assessment/Evaluation Primer

Individual Course Program And More... (next week) Spaces for Action Assessment/Evaluation Primer

Small Group Discussion How did the authors situate their discussions contextually and/or historically?

Small Group Discussion How did the authors define assessment and/or evaluation? What are the implied binaries in this definition?

Small Group Discussion According to the articles, how might assessment and/or evaluation enhance teaching and/or learning?

Whole Class Discussions Describe how the articles address assessment and/or evaluation at the following levels: Individual Course Program Department University

Mid-Semester Review What we do well: 4.Organized 5.Interesting Readings 6.Support 1.Engagement 2.Open Discussions 3.Thoughtfulness

What we can improve: 1.Respect others’ opinions and who has the floor 2.Build on classmates’ ideas 3.Stay on task (in class and during the week) Mid-Semester Review

Oral Exam Practice

For Next Week Read Policy Documents on Assessment / Evaluation Continue Research for Topic #5 (due October 28) Continue Revising Writing #1 (due October 29) Draft Writing #2 First Draft (due November 10)