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Using Data to Improve Learning (EDUC90939)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
Availability | May |
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This subject examines the interpretation and use of assessment data in a range of settings from Early Childhood to Tertiary. Various approaches to the interpretation of assessment data are examined, including criterion and standards referenced methods, with an emphasis on the reliability of data and the improvement of assessment processes. The valid use of assessment data to improve learning at individual, school, and system level are explored, as well as processes and practices which support such uses.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Analyse assessment data from the perspectives of reliability and validity
- Evaluate the effectiveness of assessment quality management processes
- Design processes and practices for using data to improve learning within a range of contexts
- Critique the use of assessment data within a range of educational settings from a validity and reliability perspective
Generic skills
- Critical thinking and reasoning Problem solving Communication Evidence based decision making
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90938 | Quality Assessment Design | 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
- Analysis task, due early semester (2000 word equivalent), 34%
- Report, due end of semester (3000 words), 66%
Hurdle requirements:
- Minimum 80% attendance at all tutorials, seminars and workshops.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- May
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 29 April 2019 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students are required to access materials on the LMS. Teaching period 4 May 2019 to 25 May 2019 Last self-enrol date 30 April 2019 Census date 10 May 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 31 May 2019 Assessment period ends 17 June 2019
Time commitment details
24 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 10 February 2024