EDF6615

Theories of assessment

(EDU)

Dr J Deppeler/Mr T Joyce/Dr L Bartak/Ms L Kronborg

12 points + 3 hours per week.+ First semester + Winter school + Clayton + Prerequisite: GED1811or EDF6601 or permission

Synopsis: This subject will provide the student with the opportunity to review the relevant literature and to be able to critically appraise and select appropriate assessment procedures for specific behavioural areas in children and adults. The course will cover the theoretical bases and details of procedure in selected areas of assessment and will critically evaluate and highlight major advantages and disadvantages of each approach

Assessment: Critical review of an individual assessment technique (100 words): 20% + Critical essay reviewing the literature in depth on a selected approach to assessment which will include review of the theory and evaluation of assessment methods based upon it (4000 words): 60% + Journal of practicum exercises (100 words): 10% + Essay on ethical and professional issues in selected assessment procedures (100 words): 10%