hec workshop on testing and assessment january 26 – february 03, 2009 role of course file in...
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HEC Workshop on Testing and Assessment
January 26 – February 03, 2009
Role of Course File in Assessment
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Umar Faiz
Agenda
The Challenge What is course file? Functions of Course File What is course? (Unit and Lecture) Contents of course File Is Assessment Needed for Learning? Relating Objectives of the course and
Assessment SMART Objectives
The Challenge
If I’m your student, what do I have to do to convince you that I’m where you want me to be at the end of this course.
What Course File?
It is a sketch (blue print) of teaching activities under taken in the semester on a timeline.
It is the title given to a statement of the objectives to be realized and the specific means by which these are attained as a result of activities engaged during the Semester.
What Course File? (continued) It is to define objectives of the course,
selecting and arranging subject matter and determining method and procedure for delivery and assessment .
It is an outline of activities to be presented
Functions of Course File
Proper organization of coursework. Logical development of theme. Conducive environment for lively and
interesting class sessions. Avoids needless repetition. Provides means and time for revision.
Course
Complete sequence of instructions that is presented to the pupils as a major division of a subject matter or discipline.
A course is usually an individual unit that forms a part of longer period of study
It is called module in Britain
Unit and Lecture
Unit A major subdivision of a course comprising
planned instruction about some central theme, topic, issue, or problem for a period of several weeks.
Lecture A unit or subdivision of a unit to be taught
in a single Session.
Is Assessment Needed for Learning? Individuals acquire a skill much more
rapidly if they receive feedback about the correctness of what they have done.
One of the most important roles for assessment is the provision of timely and informative feedback to students during instruction and learning so that their practice of a skill and its subsequent acquisition will be effective and efficient.
Relating Assessment and Objectives Effective assessment is directly related
to the intended learning outcomes Learning outcomes must be clearly
stated in terms of students performance
Objectives (SMART)
Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Time-bound
What is a Course File?
A Course File is a documented evidence of proposed plan of study, instructional activities, supporting resources and post-course artifacts related to a certain course offered in a semester.
A Course File evolves with the assignment of a semester course to an instructor right through to the submission of the result.
The Course File is to be prepared by the instructor and is to be maintained by the Department’s Course Coordinator for that course.
It is to be placed in a central location where it is readily available to all staff engaged in delivery of units from the course.
Contents of course File
Cover Letter Objectives of the Course Procedure of Attaining the objectives ( Teaching
strategies) Assessment Procedure Attendance Record Question Papers ( Mid+Final) Marking Scheme (Model Answers+ Checking Hints) Assignment Topics Quizzes/ Class Participation Evaluation Sheet Photocopy of the Answer sheet (Highest Achiever) Photocopy of the Answer sheet (Lowest Achiever)
Preparation of Course File
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Introduction
An introductory essay about the course to be taught
Approval
A letter addressed to Authority of Approval
Program/Course/Instructor Information Program Information
Program Name/Ownership Course Information
Course Name/Course Code/Credit Hours/Lab. hours
Instructor’s Name Office Location/Office Hours/Phone Contact/Email
Contact/Personal webpage Support Staff Information
Support Staff Office/Office hours/Contact Class Information
Coordinates/Class Timings
Learning Outcomes
Student learning outcomes are the specific measurable goals and results that are expected subsequent to a learning experience.
These outcomes may involve knowledge (cognitive), skills (behavioral), or attitudes (affective behavior) that display evidence that learning has occurred as a result of a course or program
Generally, learning objectives are competency-based as they designate exactly what students need to do to demonstrate mastery of course material.
Course Description
A general description of the course to be taught Usually written in one or two passages
Course Objectives
Objectives focus on content and skills important within the classroom or course; what the instructor will do.
Goals, Objectives and Outcomes Goals reflect the targets for a course or
program. Goals are where you want to go, objectives are how you get there, and outcomes are proof that you have arrived.
Course Contents
A topics coverage plan breakdown Section-wise Module-wise Chapter-wise Unit-wise
Mapping to the numbers of lectures to be delivered
Includes Assessment Instruments to be executed
Weekly Lecture Plan
A lecture-wise breakdown of the course coverage
Table of Specifications
What is a Table of Specifications? A Table of Specifications describes the
topics to be covered by a test and the number of items or points which will be associated with each topic. Sometimes the types of items are described, as well.
Table of Specifications
• Standards, objectives• What has been taught• Creating a table of specifications
Identify the domain to be assessed
Determine task types
Performance Task Paper & Pencil Task
Table of Specifications
Basic Steps List course goals List objectives for goals List instructional content corresponding to
goals Attach "values" to content indicating how
prevalent certain types of questions should be on the test.
Create grid.
Table of Specifications
Basic Steps List course goals List objectives for goals List instructional content corresponding to
goals Attach "values" to content indicating how
prevalent certain types of questions should be on the test.
Create grid.
Table of Specifications
TOS Example
Assessment Objectives (25 objectives)
Topics Levels in Bloom’s Taxonomy
Knowledge
Understanding
Application
Analysis
Synthesis
Evaluation
Introduction to Biochemisty
2 2 1 1 1
Water 2 2 1
Acid Base 5 1
Organic Compounds
3 2 2
Table of Specifications
TOS Example
Test Items (SQ: Short Questions, EQ: Essay Question, OT: Objective-type
Topics Levels in Bloom’s Taxonomy
Knowledge
Understanding
Application
Analysis
Synthesis
Evaluation
Introduction to Biochemisty
10OT 2SQ8 SQ
10SQ 9SQ 1EQ
Water 4OT6SQ
8OT2EQ
2OT6SQ
Acid Base 6SQ 7SQ
Organic Compounds
6 OT 4SQ3OT
2EQ4SQ
Sample Course File
Handout#1 Handout#2
Activity
Please go through the handout and prepare a sample course file yourself.