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90-Minute Recording of Audio Online
Seminar • Originally Broadcast December 11,
2008 • $189 “If you want something done right …”
When it comes to assessment of student
learning, many in academia choose published instruments. Certainly those tools
have much to recommend them. But there are equally strong opinions in favor
of locally-developed assessment tools. After all, the argument goes, who better
to create the assessment tools than those who actually teach and interact with
the students? If you’re in the latter camp, or simply wish
to learn more about how to develop sound, relevant assessment tools yourself,
you'll want to own Developing Tools and Strategies to Assess Student
Learning. In this information-packed, 90-minute audio
seminar, Linda Suskie of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education
looks at the strengths and weaknesses of various assessment tools, and how you
can use them to best advantage in your programs. You’ll learn about: Lots of interest on your campus? Invite
colleagues at no extra charge! Who will benefit from this
seminar: Learn more about student
assessment! Featured Higher Education
Presenter: Available in CD or print transcript format.
The CD contains an audio presentation with PowerPoint and can be viewed on any
standard personal computer equipped with Windows Media Player. Our CDs are not
compatible with Macintosh computer systems. Presenter's handouts are included as
a PDF on CDs and in hard copy with transcript purchases. 90-Minute Recording of Audio Online
Seminar • Originally Broadcast December 11,
2008 • $189
• The
role of assessment in the teaching/learning process.
• The four key
characteristics of effective assessment tools and strategies.
• The
difference between “direct” and “indirect” evidence of student learning.
•
How to identify the assessment information that’s already available at your
institution.
• Which tools return the most information in proportion to the
time spent developing and using them.
• How to develop rubrics, in more than
one format, to evaluate student work.
• How to create multiple-choice tests
that assess more than basic understanding.
• How to use reflective writing to
assess the “ineffable” goals: attitudes, values, and the like.
• How to write
effective “prompts” for essays and other assignments.
• And more.
The low CD cost of $189 is per site, not
per person. That means you can project the program in a lecture hall or meeting
facility, and invite others from your faculty and administration to join in … at
no additional fee. It’s an exceptional training value, and a great way to build
consensus on your approach to assessments.
• Faculty
• Faculty Development Personnel
• Academic
Affairs Personnel
• Academic Administrators
• Department Chairs
•
Academic Deans
• Continuing/Extension Education Personnel
This is the last of three seminars on student assessment
presented by Linda Suskie. The first, Getting Started with Student Learning
Assessment, and the second, Choosing a Published Instrument to Assess Student
Learning, are also part of this series. You’re welcome to purchase
them individually, or buy all three and save 25% when you get for the entire
series!
Linda Suskie
