Syllabus

Course Code: MSE-302    Course Name: Educational Evaluation

MODULE NO / UNIT COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE NOTES
1 Foundations in Evaluation
1.1 Concept of testing, measurement, assessment and evaluation
1.2 Difference between investigation, auditing, monitoring & evaluation
1.3 Principles of Evaluation
1.4 Areas of Evaluation
1.5 The evolution of the evaluation function; i) Measurement/ comparison,Transparency/ accountability, ii) Understanding/ learning/ decision making/ positiveaccountability
2 Scope of Evaluation
2.1 Problem-solving and decision-making
2.2 Positive accountability and excellence in education
2.3 Knowledge construction and capacity building of learners
2.4 Organizational learning and change, and strategic planning
2.5 Advocacy & communication
3 Teaching-learning and Evaluation
3.1 Evaluation of learning, for learning and in learning- Contexts, Need & Nature
3.2 Tools for evaluation and process of standardization
3.3 Equity & fairness in evaluation including adaptations & Accommodations
3.4 Report writing: Format, Content & Mechanics
3.5 Mastery Level Learning
4 Programme Evaluation & Review
4.1 Concept, need, goals and tools
4.2 Evaluation of instructional programmes
4.3 Techniques of programme evaluation
  4.4 Reliability, validity and sensitivity in programme evaluation
4.5 Reviewing outcomes
5 Current Trends in Evaluation
5.1 Knowledge based evaluation
5.2 Performance Based Evaluation: Role play, Concept maps
5.3 Authentic Evaluation: Interviews, Writing samples, Projects, Exhibitions, ReflectiveJournals
5.4 Self evaluation: Rubrics & Rating scales
5.5 Exams: Online, On-demand, Take-home Power Tests & Open book
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