It is well known that assessment is the most important instrument for influencing students learning, it is less well known that course evaluations can also be used to develop the students’ learning strategies for the purpose of achieving the expected learning outcomes of a course.
During this course we look at different forms of assessment and evaluation. We give you the opportunity to examine your experience when it comes to theories of learning and regulations through various case examples.
The purpose of the course is to give you the opportunity to reflect upon your assessment and evaluation strategies with the intention of revealing the choices you make, how they influence the students' learning and the possibilities for achieving the goals that have been set.
The course is aimed at all teachers interested in learning more about assessment and evaluation in higher education.
Quotes from previous participants
"I didn't imagine that assessment and evaluation could be so important. Interesting to hear how other departments work."
Course content
Assessing and evaluating for learning
What is required of the teacher, who does what
What can and shall be examined and evaluated
Good examples of examinations and evaluations
Rules that support, demand and limit our work
Examination as a measuring problem
Assessment of examinations – the purpose, criteria, and the marker
The importance of language in an examination
During the course you carry out a project where you develop a new examination and course evaluation for a course you teach or are going to teach.
Teaching strategy
In the course theories and introductions are alternated with practical exercises where you are expected to be active and share your experiences from university teaching. You are not going to meet many different "lecturers" at the course meetings; instead the course leaders introduce, organise, lead and follow up the discussions.
Course dates: Feb 3-4 & 20, Mar 11 & 31, May 12 Location: Läraren, UPL (Natural Science Building)
Application deadline: Application is closed
Please note!
There will be an administrative fee of SEK 5000 if you cancel your participation three weeks or later before the course starts. This also applies in case of non-show without notice or early interruption of the course.
Notification of admission is sent to applicants about 2 weeks after the application deadline. Read more about our general admission and selection here.
