Assessment and Reporting (IB) (EDUC90262)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | July |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject investigates the integral role of assessment and reporting for learning and teaching. Participants will develop a theoretical and practical understanding of the principles of assessment, focussing on assessment as a tool to promote student learning and methods of evaluation that contribute to the ongoing effectiveness of the teaching program. Topics covered include formative and summative assessment strategies and different tools and strategies for reporting student learning and their role in monitoring the IB learner profile. The use of portfolios, practical work, projects, and oral work will be addressed, including student-led conferences, reports, the student exhibition and parent/teacher/student conferencing as strategies to assess and report on student learning.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject will enable students to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of assessment of student learning and its contribution to assessing the effectiveness of the learner profile;
- Recognise the difference between knowledge, attitudes and skills, meaning and understanding, and how these can be assessed in inclusive settings;
- Explore the different tools and strategies for assessing student learning and the extent to which these encourage critical thinking and meet the diverse needs of students;
- Evaluate a range of assessment tools and styles and reporting strategies and the rationale for using them in the area of teaching and learning.
- Demonstrate an understanding of formative and summative assessment approaches and how they are used to improve learning.
- Demonstrate the relationship between feedback to students and improved student learning.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of essential knowledge and skills to perform competently as a specialist teacher;
- Comprehend the intellectual, social and psychological aspects of their work with learners and synthesise theory and practice;
- Understand key concepts of assessment and reporting and their role in curriculum development and monitoring learning;
- Evaluate and use constructive criticism of their own work and of the institutions in which they teach.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90263 | IB Primary Years Programme Introduced | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- 2000 word essay/article on balanced approach to reporting strategies-and 500-word developmental assessment tool communicating information on what students understand, know and can do. Due mid way through teaching period, 50%
- 2500 word essay on formative and summative assessments and assessing the 5 essential elements of the PYP due end of semester, 50%
Hurdle requirement:
Students are required to maintain a personal reflective journal that records their responses to the readings in this subject to demonstrate understanding of the theoretical perspectives of the IB PYP and the realities and constraints of implementing these aspects of the PYP in schools. A summative reflection should be provided as a conclusion. The Journal should demonstrate student’s ability to identify key theoretical understandings expressed in the literature and critically reflect on and analyse these in relation to the implementation of the IB PYP. To enable students to meet the requirements for a pass in this subject, students enter regular reflections and responses to provocations using the Discussion Board on the LMS and submit a summative reflection. Due before, during and after each session, summative reflection due at the completion of subject.
This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 80% attendance at all tutorials, seminars and workshops.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- July
Principal coordinator Harry Galatis Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 15 July 2017 Teaching period 30 July 2017 to 27 August 2017 Last self-enrol date 18 July 2017 Census date 4 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 18 August 2017 Assessment period ends 8 September 2017 July contact information
Dr Harry Galatis: a.galatis@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Education (International Baccalaureate) Course Graduate Certificate in Education (International Baccalaureate) PYP Course Master of Education (International Baccalaureate) PYP - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 10 February 2024