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EDCN814 – Assessment Issues
2015 – S1 Online
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Rod Lane
Contact via rod.lane@mq.edu.au
C3A910
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MA in Education Studies or MEChild or PGDipEChild or PGCertEChild or MEd or MEdLead or PGDipEdLead or PGCertEdLead or PGDipEdS or PGCertEdS or MHEd or PGDipHEd or PGCertHEd or MSpecEd or PGDipSpecEd or PGCertSpEd or MTeach(Birth to Five Years) or GradCertEdS or GradCertHEd or GradDipIndigenousEd or Master of Children's Literature or GradDipChildLit or MIndigenousEd
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit extends students' undergraduate study of assessment issues and focuses on current trends in educational assessment at an international, national and local level. The key themes of the unit include: the nature and purpose of educational assessment; the current trends in educational assessment; the principles of effective assessment; and the practical application of assessment principles both within and beyond the classroom context.
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Undertake research, synthesise viewpoints and identify issues for future investigation
- Demonstrate a mastery of the theoretical knowledge in the unit and reflect critically on theory and professional practice
- Maintain an electronic portfolio/blog including reflections on the unit content and skills and the implications of these skills for a range of professional contexts.
- Analyse the current debates about educational assessment
- Apply an understanding of assessment theory to evaluate policy and practice on an international, national and local scale
- Explain the rationale for linking assessment, pedagogy and curriculum and describe methods for achieving this alignment
- Explain and apply the principles of effective assessment both within and beyond the classroom context
- Collaborate with others in the unit and provide informed feedback to peers
- Apply multiple modes of communication to share ideas with a range of technical and non-technical, professional and non-professional, audiences
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| Unit Preparation | 5% | End of Week 2 |
| Task 2A | 20% | Week 6 |
| Task 2B | 30% | Week 9 |
| Task 2C | 10% | Week 9 |
| Task 3A | 10% | End Week 4 |
| Task 3B | 25% | Week 13 |
| Task 4 | 0% | All session |
Unit Preparation
Due: End of Week 2
Weighting: 5%
There are 4 preparation tasks that need to be completed as an introduction to this unit. All tasks need to be completed to pass the unit.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Explain and apply the principles of effective assessment both within and beyond the classroom context
Task 2A
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 20%
Synthesis table for 5 articles summarising the principles of effective assessment.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Undertake research, synthesise viewpoints and identify issues for future investigation
- Demonstrate a mastery of the theoretical knowledge in the unit and reflect critically on theory and professional practice
- Analyse the current debates about educational assessment
- Apply an understanding of assessment theory to evaluate policy and practice on an international, national and local scale
- Explain the rationale for linking assessment, pedagogy and curriculum and describe methods for achieving this alignment
- Explain and apply the principles of effective assessment both within and beyond the classroom context
Task 2B
Due: Week 9
Weighting: 30%
Literature review (3000 words) and 5 min summary video.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Undertake research, synthesise viewpoints and identify issues for future investigation
- Demonstrate a mastery of the theoretical knowledge in the unit and reflect critically on theory and professional practice
Task 2C
Due: Week 9
Weighting: 10%
Sharing your research and findings with others in the class
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Collaborate with others in the unit and provide informed feedback to peers
- Apply multiple modes of communication to share ideas with a range of technical and non-technical, professional and non-professional, audiences
Task 3A
Due: End Week 4
Weighting: 10%
Formative feedback on blog posts
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Maintain an electronic portfolio/blog including reflections on the unit content and skills and the implications of these skills for a range of professional contexts.
- Apply an understanding of assessment theory to evaluate policy and practice on an international, national and local scale
Task 3B
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 25%
Summative reflection of your blog posts
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Undertake research, synthesise viewpoints and identify issues for future investigation
- Demonstrate a mastery of the theoretical knowledge in the unit and reflect critically on theory and professional practice
- Maintain an electronic portfolio/blog including reflections on the unit content and skills and the implications of these skills for a range of professional contexts.
- Analyse the current debates about educational assessment
- Apply an understanding of assessment theory to evaluate policy and practice on an international, national and local scale
- Explain the rationale for linking assessment, pedagogy and curriculum and describe methods for achieving this alignment
- Explain and apply the principles of effective assessment both within and beyond the classroom context
Task 4
Due: All session
Weighting: 0%
Contribution to forum discussions
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Undertake research, synthesise viewpoints and identify issues for future investigation
- Demonstrate a mastery of the theoretical knowledge in the unit and reflect critically on theory and professional practice
- Maintain an electronic portfolio/blog including reflections on the unit content and skills and the implications of these skills for a range of professional contexts.
- Analyse the current debates about educational assessment
- Apply an understanding of assessment theory to evaluate policy and practice on an international, national and local scale
- Explain the rationale for linking assessment, pedagogy and curriculum and describe methods for achieving this alignment
- Explain and apply the principles of effective assessment both within and beyond the classroom context
- Collaborate with others in the unit and provide informed feedback to peers
Delivery and Resources
Please refer to the unit outline on iLearn
Unit Schedule
Please refer to the unit outline on iLearn
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
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Graduate Capabilities
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Maintain an electronic portfolio/blog including reflections on the unit content and skills and the implications of these skills for a range of professional contexts.
- Analyse the current debates about educational assessment
- Apply an understanding of assessment theory to evaluate policy and practice on an international, national and local scale
- Explain the rationale for linking assessment, pedagogy and curriculum and describe methods for achieving this alignment
- Explain and apply the principles of effective assessment both within and beyond the classroom context
Assessment tasks
- Unit Preparation
- Task 2A
- Task 3A
- Task 3B
- Task 4
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Undertake research, synthesise viewpoints and identify issues for future investigation
- Demonstrate a mastery of the theoretical knowledge in the unit and reflect critically on theory and professional practice
Assessment tasks
- Task 2A
- Task 2B
- Task 3A
- Task 3B
- Task 4
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Undertake research, synthesise viewpoints and identify issues for future investigation
- Demonstrate a mastery of the theoretical knowledge in the unit and reflect critically on theory and professional practice
- Maintain an electronic portfolio/blog including reflections on the unit content and skills and the implications of these skills for a range of professional contexts.
- Apply an understanding of assessment theory to evaluate policy and practice on an international, national and local scale
Assessment tasks
- Task 2A
- Task 2B
- Task 3A
- Task 3B
- Task 4
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a mastery of the theoretical knowledge in the unit and reflect critically on theory and professional practice
- Apply an understanding of assessment theory to evaluate policy and practice on an international, national and local scale
- Explain the rationale for linking assessment, pedagogy and curriculum and describe methods for achieving this alignment
- Collaborate with others in the unit and provide informed feedback to peers
Assessment tasks
- Task 2A
- Task 2B
- Task 3A
- Task 3B
- Task 4
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Apply an understanding of assessment theory to evaluate policy and practice on an international, national and local scale
- Collaborate with others in the unit and provide informed feedback to peers
- Apply multiple modes of communication to share ideas with a range of technical and non-technical, professional and non-professional, audiences
Assessment tasks
- Task 2A
- Task 2C
- Task 3A
- Task 3B
- Task 4
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Maintain an electronic portfolio/blog including reflections on the unit content and skills and the implications of these skills for a range of professional contexts.
- Analyse the current debates about educational assessment
- Apply an understanding of assessment theory to evaluate policy and practice on an international, national and local scale
- Explain and apply the principles of effective assessment both within and beyond the classroom context
Assessment tasks
- Unit Preparation
- Task 2A
- Task 3A
- Task 3B
- Task 4
Changes from Previous Offering
The activities have been reviewed for this year and new Wiki-based tasks have been introduced.
Changes since First Published
| Date | Description |
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| 15/07/2015 | Unit outline has been updated in light of feedback from TEDS 2015 S1 |
| 22/05/2015 | I just spotted an error in the assessment table. I have corrected it to avoid student confusion. Thanks Rod |