Module Provider: |
Institute of Education |
Number of credits: |
20 [10 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
I (Intermediate) |
Terms in which taught: |
Spring |
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Co-requisites: |
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Module version for: |
2007/8 |
Aims:
To enable students to use the tools of assessment and evaluation to develop and implement specific plans and activities to meet individual learning and development needs of children by:
Identification of specific methods and procedures for carrying out observations
Recognition of the strengths and weaknesses of assessment methods
Contributing to quality assurance and personal professional development through assessment and evaluation of children’s learning and development
Improving resources and procedures as an evaluation
Reporting outcomes of assessment to the practitioner
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Assessable learning outcomes:
Evaluation of specific plans and activities to meet individual needs of children
Assess children’s progress, using effective methods appropriate to the objectives, age of the child and environment
Critically evaluate a range of assessment methods in relation to the enhancement of personal, social, emotional and educational development of children
Identify appropriate reporting procedures, according to the audience
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Additional outcomes:
Reflection and adapted practice in the workplace, in relation to assessment and evaluation strategies. Giving feedback and collaborative planning. |
Outline content:
Module will focus on the importance of assessment and evaluation in raising standards in education, informal and formal assessment, types of assessment, the evaluation procedure, methods of giving feedback and planning to meet desirable learning outcomes of children. Criteria to assess work-based practice |
Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
Lectures, discussion groups, tasks, research, work based activities Work – based learning will provide an essential contribution to achievement of the outcomes. |
Contact hours:
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Spring |
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15 |
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| Tutorials/seminars |
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2 |
| Practicals |
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| Other contact (eg study visits) |
Work - based tasks will be set and used within taught sessions throughout the programme |
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| Total hours |
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27 |
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| Number of essays or assignments |
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1 essay
Work-based assessment |
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Assessment:
Coursework
Essay: Critique of assessments and reporting procedures used in the workplace (300 words) (90%)
Evidence of working at pass level in work-place (10%)
Relative percentage of coursework: 100%
Examinations None
Requirements for a pass 40%
Reassessment arrangements
Resubmission of coursework within one month of return
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