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Assessing Learning in the Classroom

January 25, 2013             Eisenberg Rotunda - Schlegel Hall        12:30 - 4:30

The effective assessment of learning has become a prominent part of the discussion of teaching in higher education. This workshop looks at the evolution of assessment from evaluation process to teaching tool, and offers hands-on exposure to techniques for gauging what, how much, and how well students are learning.

Brown Bag Lunch 12:30 - 1:00

Plenary 1:00 - 1:40                                                                                     

“The Case for Using Assessment as a New Teacher:
Saving Time, Aiding Learning”

Andrew Wall, Associate Professor, Warner School of Education

Hands-on Practice with Assessment Tools 2:00 - 4:15
Round I      Mid-term assessment
Round II     Using Rubrics in grading
Round III    Quick feedback to improve teaching and learning

Discussion Leaders:
Chelsea BaileyShea, Evaluation Program Coordinator
Jenny Hadingham, Asst. Director, Center for Excellence Teaching & Learning
Marcy Maier, Warner School of Education
Barbara Masi, Director, Education Innovation/Assessment Initiatives
Nahoko Kawakyu O’Connor, Warner School of Education
Polly Reeder, Warner School of Education
Joseph Rodgers, Academic Counselor
Julie White, Warner School of Education

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