Information Package

Elementary Mathematics Education Program

EDS445

ALTERNATIVE MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION APPROACHES

Course Code
EDS445
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Interpret the results obtained by combining alternative and classical measurement approaches.
  2. Makes inferences about the effects of alternative assessment and evaluation practices on student learning and development.
  3. Prepares the appropriate alternative measurement tool.
  4. Evaluates alternative measurement tools from a psychometric point of view.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course examines the aims and applications of educational measurement and evaluation within the context of alternative assessment. Students will learn about alternative assessment methods?such as self-assessment, peer assessment, portfolios, performance-based assessment, project-based assessment, and formative assessment?from both theoretical and practical perspectives. The role of these approaches in education, their evaluation, and their impact on student achievement are discussed in detail. Within the scope of the course, the primary goal is to develop the professional competencies of teacher candidates, enabling them to monitor and evaluate the learning process from a multifaceted and holistic viewpoint.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Fundamental Concepts
2nd Week Basic Principles of Assessment and Their Relationship with Alternative Assessment
3rd Week Performance Tasks
4th Week Traditional Portfolios
5th Week e-Portfolios
6th Week e-Portfolio Applications
7th Week Assessment of Portfolios
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Self, Peer, and Group Assessment
10th Week Self, Peer, and Group Assessment
11th Week Student-Centered Teaching Methods (Project-Based, Collaborative) and Associated Assessment Tools
12th Week Student-Centered Teaching Methods (Project-Based, Collaborative) and Associated Assessment Tools
13th Week Rubric Development
14th Week Rubric Development
15th Week Overwiev
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Assignment 2 30
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 16 16
Course hours 13 2 26
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 12 12
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 2 10 20
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1
K2
K3
K4 X X X X
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10