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PIDP 3230: Evaluation of Learning
Effective date
January 2023
Department
Provincial Instructor Diploma
School
Library, Language, and Teaching and Learning
Description
The Evaluation of Learning course examines the practices that support the assessment and evaluation strategies used in education and training. The course provides the knowledge and skills to design and implement a comprehensive strategy for obtaining information that is used to inform learners of their progress and guide them to successful completion. The course enables the participants to plan, construct and use assessment instruments that are appropriate and ethical to their teaching context.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
3rd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Develop, align assessment and evaluation strategies and instructional techniques with learning outcomes.
- Create valid & reliable instruments that document student learning.
- Use assessment-as-learning & informal assessment strategies to provide continuous feedback to improve student learning and promote self-regulated learning.
- Provide a rationale for assessment and evaluation decisions.
- Apply critical reflective practices to ethical implications and issues associated with assessment and evaluation.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
1. Actual curriculum products / portfolio created and used by the applicant in their workplace which are judged equivalent to the curriculum documents required in the PIDP 3230 course assignments.
2. A successful interview with the SIE Department Head or one of the full-time SIE faculty.
3. An essay in which the applicant describes the development of their thinking related to the themes, issues, and concepts of the 3230 course.
2. A successful interview with the SIE Department Head or one of the full-time SIE faculty.
3. An essay in which the applicant describes the development of their thinking related to the themes, issues, and concepts of the 3230 course.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies may include in-class workshops, active learning instructional strategies, experiential learning activities, discussions, group work, online activities, and self directed learning
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Evaluation plan and rationale |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Knowledge instrument, marking scheme and rationale |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Authentic assessment instrument, marking scheme and rationale |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Informal assessment strategy and rationale |
|
Other |
20 |
Reflective Writing |
Course topics
- Assessment and evaluation terminology and concepts
- Theories and approaches to evaluation and assessment
- Ethical issues in assessment and evaluation
- Knowledge assessment instruments
- Performance assessment instruments (rubrics, rating guides and checklists)
- Informal assessment strategies
- Curriculum Alignment
- Evaluation strategies
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.