Use Assessment as a Tool for Learning Course Overview
Rethink the purpose of assessment in this course to be a tool for learning and learn how to leverage a variety of formative assessment methods including quantitative and qualitative data to modify a student’s path, pace or product and co-design personalized paths with learners.
COURSE MODULES
Modules will include videos, lessons, reflection activities, checks for understanding, additional resources and a performance task to apply what you learn.
| MODULE | WHAT YOU’LL BE ABLE TO DO |
|---|---|
| Module 1 Introduction |
Describe competency-based learning, why it is important, and how assessment for learning makes learning more competency-based. |
| Module 2 Assess Formatively |
Design at least 3 different formative assessments |
| Module 3 Promote effective feedback |
Assess your own feedback and create a plan for at least 1 other person to give feedback to learners. |
| Module 4 Modify path or pace |
Take formative assessment data (quantitative & qualitative) and create a plan to modify path or pace. |
| Module 5 Reflection |
Reflect on practices |
Course Competencies
Assess formatively
I frequently use a variety of formative assessment methods, including self-assessment, to monitor progress and guide educators’ and learners’ next steps in the learning process.
Promote effective feedback
I create opportunities for learners to receive effective feedback from me, their peers and others to support the learning process.
Modify path or pace
I use quantitative and qualitative evidence to understand individual strengths and opportunities to co-design personalized learning paths with learners
Course Enrollment
Enrollment includes:
- 1 year of access to the course in the Thinkific platform
- Access to an online community of learner-centered educators.
- Access to team members available to answer questions within 48 hours.
- Certificate of completion upon finishing course
Questions? Email learning@learnercentered.org
Course Credit Options
MICRO-CREDENTIALS
Earn a Digital Promise micro-credential—a digital certification verifying your competence in a specific skill or set of skills.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS
Upon approval of your performance task receive 1.5 quarter units of post-baccalaureate, salary-scale applicable credit offered by UCSD.
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