Innovative Assessment
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| Duration of the course | 5 to 7 days |
| Minimum number of participants required | 3 |
| Certifications | Certificate of Attendance Europass |
| Course locations | Antalya, Istanbul, Alanya |
| Course fee | 400€ – 560 € |
Course Description
Traditional assessment methods no longer meet the demands of the 21st-century classroom. This course equips educators with innovative strategies, including gamified assessments, competency-based assessments and digital tools such as Kahoot and Padlet. Pre-course assessments personalise learning, ensuring relevance and impact for participants at all levels of education.
This course provides a practical and theoretical exploration of the latest developments in educational assessment methods. Participants will:
– Understand the critical role that assessment plays in shaping pedagogical practice and student outcomes.
– Participate in dynamic workshops that demonstrate real-world applications.
– Design, implement and evaluate assessments that are inclusive, technology-enhanced and aligned with curriculum objectives.
The programme integrates reflective activities, group discussions and project-based learning to provide participants with practical tools for diverse teaching environments. It emphasises ethical considerations such as fairness, transparency and data confidentiality, ensuring that educators are prepared to meet today’s challenges.
Aim
To equip educators with the knowledge and skills to integrate innovative assessment methodologies into their pedagogical practice.
Objectives
- To explore innovative assessment methodologies and their application in modern education.
- To design effective and inclusive assessments that align with learning objectives.
- To integrate technology into assessments using tools like Kahoot and Padlet.
- To provide meaningful feedback that enhances student learning and outcomes.
- To address ethical considerations in assessment, including fairness and confidentiality.
- To foster continuous improvement through reflective practices
Methodology & Assessment
The course employs an interactive, participant-centred approach:
• Workshops and Practical Activities: Design and implement innovative assessments using real-world scenarios.
• Case Studies: Analyze successful assessment models from diverse educational contexts.
• Collaborative Learning: Participate in group discussions and peer feedback sessions.
• Reflective Practice: Maintain daily reflective journals and receive constructive feedback from trainers and peers.
Assessment Criteria:
• Active participation in discussions and workshops.
• Quality and practicality of assessment designs.
• Final Project Presentation: Participants’ ability to integrate innovative strategies into their practice.
• Peer and trainer evaluations of strategies.
• Final reflective journal and action plan for implementing innovative assessments.
Course Timetable
Day 1: Fundamentals of Innovative Evaluation
- Introduction to Innovative Evaluation
- Historical development of assessment in education
- Reflective activity: Sharing and analysing assessment experiences.
- Workshop: Designing a sample assessment aligned with specific learning objectives.
Day 2: “Design Principles in Innovative Assessment”
- Key components of effective evaluation design
- Aligning assessments with curriculum objectives
- Workshop Preparation of assessments for various learning objectives.
Day 3:Assessment and Learning Outcomes”
- Correlation between assessment techniques and student outcomes
- Effective feedback mechanisms
- Activity Analysing real-world assessment scenarios.
Day 4:Digital Frontiers: Technology Supported Assessment
- Current trends in digital evaluation
- Practical session with digital assessment tools
- Design an assessment strategy integrated with technology.
Day 5:”Evaluation for All: Inclusion, Equity and Ethics”
- Principles of inclusive assessment design.
- Addressing different learning needs.
- Workshop workshops: Creating an inclusive evaluation model.
- “Ethical Considerations in Evaluation”:
The importance of data confidentiality in the evaluation process.
Ensuring fairness in assessment.
Promoting transparency in grading and feedback. - Interactive activity: Discussion of ethical dilemmas in evaluation and their solutions.
Day 6: “Advanced Assessment Strategies and Overcoming Challenges”
- Methodologies such as peer, self- and gamified assessment.
- Workshop: Designing a competency-based assessment.
- Group activity: Sharing and feedback on assessment designs.
- Cultural events
Day 7: “Looking Forward: Integration and Reflection”
- Final project presentations
- Strategies for the smooth integration of innovative assessment into the curriculum
- Reflective activity: Personal development and plans
- Closing ceremony and certification.