Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | AE-SIS10 | Evaluation of Classroom Learning | Elective | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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Level of Course Unit |
First Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
This course aims to provide prospective teachers with knowledge and experience regarding the evaluation of teaching in primary schools. In addition, it is desired to teach candidates how to conduct a qualified in-class evaluation and to enable them to gain insight into traditional and modern-current evaluation approaches. |
Name of Lecturer(s) |
Doç. Dr. İsmail SARİKAYA |
Learning Outcomes |
1 | Knowing the basic concepts and learning areas regarding the evaluation of classroom learning. | 2 | Knowing the importance of evaluation and how to do it, the characteristics of high-quality evaluation and how to apply it, feedback and its importance. | 3 | Knowing what oral exams, written examinations, short answer questions and tests requiring classification are and how to prepare them. Ability to make an effective evaluation based on the data obtained with these tools. | 4 | Knowing the basic features of multiple choice tests and matching activities and how to prepare them. Ability to make an effective evaluation based on the data obtained with these tools. | 5 | Knowing how to measure performances. Knowing the basic properties of structured grids and branched trees and how to prepare them. Ability to make an effective evaluation based on the data obtained with these tools. | 6 | Knowing project and portfolio evaluations and how to apply them. To understand the basic features of interview and observation and the points to be considered in the application of these methods. Ability to make an effective evaluation based on the data obtained with these tools. |
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Mode of Delivery |
Normal Education |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
None |
Recommended Optional Programme Components |
None |
Course Contents |
Basic concepts regarding the evaluation of classroom learning
Cognitive, sensory, and psycho-motor learning domains and taxonomies
The importance of evaluation and how to do it
Characteristics of high-quality assessment and how to implement it
Feedback and its importance
Oral exams and written examinations
Short answer questions and tests requiring classification
Multiple choice tests and matching activities
Measurement of performances
Structured grid and branched trees
Project and portfolio evaluations
Interview and observation |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | Introduction: Sharing Course Content and Planning. Basic concepts regarding the evaluation of classroom learning | | | 2 | Cognitive, sensory, and psycho-motor learning domains and taxonomies | | | 3 | The importance of evaluation and how to do it | | | 4 | Characteristics of high-quality assessment and how to implement it | | | 5 | Feedback and its importance | | | 6 | Oral exams and written examinations | | | 7 | Short answer questions and tests requiring classification | | | 8 | Midterm | | | 9 | Evaluation of the Results of In-Class Tests | | | 10 | Multiple choice tests and matching activities | | | 11 | Measurement of performances | | | 12 | Structured grid and branched trees | | | 13 | Project and portfolio evaluations | | | 14 | Interview and observation | | | 15 | General repetition and practice | | | 16 | Final Exam | | |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
Turgut, F. & Baykul, Y. (2010). Measurement and Evaluation in Education. Ankara: Pegem.
Yıldırım, C. (1999). Measurement and evaluation in education. Ankara: OSYM Publications..
Mcmillan, J. H. (2007). Calassroom assessment: Principles and practice for effective standards-based instruction. USA: Pearson Education Inc. |
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | |
Final Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | SUM | 100 |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | Work Placement(s) | none |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Attending Lectures | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Self Study | 2 | 10 | 20 |
Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 2 | 5 | 10 |
Individual Study for Final Examination | 7 | 2 | 14 |
Reading | 5 | 9 | 45 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
LO1 | | | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | | | | | | | | | LO2 | | | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | | | | | | | | | LO3 | | | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | | | | | | | | | LO4 | | | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | | | | | | | | | LO5 | | | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | | | | | | | | | LO6 | | | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | | | | | | | | |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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