Measurements of Learning

Intro

Measurements of Learning provides a practical teaching and learning toolkit for instructors looking to enhance alignment and assessment strategies within their courses.

What You'll Learn

• Its functions within learning design

• The benefits of aligned assessment

• Considerations for quality assessment development for individual courses, departments, and larger institutions

This course consists of the following three modules:

1. Understanding Aligned Assessment

2. Understanding Formative and Summative Assessment

3. Developing Authentic Assessment

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

✓ Recall the importance of an alignment between assessment and learning outcomes

✓ Explain the types of assessment and their purposes

✓ Identify common assessment pitfalls

✓ Create authentic assessment aligned to existing curriculum outcomes

Who It's For

University professionals, including faculty and staff with teaching responsibilities

Get Prepared

Ready to add assessment techniques to your teaching toolkit? This is the third course in our Teaching Excellence programme. Get prepared by starting with Principles of Adult Learning and Student-Centred Curriculum Design or enrol in the full programme below.

This online course includes practical, interactive worksheets. We recommend you use a laptop or tablet if possible.

Course Expert(s)

Amber Schoer has over a decade of experience designing and delivering instruction in both corporate and academic settings. She brings a fresh and highly accessible approach to educational training.

Isaac Tabor leads the development of a digital learning platform and provides expertise on best practices in learning design and technology. With cross-sector experience, Isaac is committed to creating high quality practical learning experiences.

Programme

This online course is part of the Teaching Excellence program, a four-course knowledge track that provides a practical teaching and learning toolkit for educators looking to enhance their students’ learning experiences.

The Teaching Excellence programme includes the following online courses:

Enrol in the full programme now to get a 20% discount on all courses above!