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Program Overview

  • Duration

    6 Months (Self-Paced) Program

    Can be done in 6 months

  • Total Courses

    6

  • Total Credit Hours

    36 Hours

The Assessment and Evaluation program focuses on the critical role of assessment in education. Students learn to design, implement, and analyze assessments, ensuring that educational outcomes are measured effectively. Graduates can work as educational assessors, data analysts, or assessment coordinators.

Pedagogical Foundations And Teaching Methods:

The College of Education begins with a focus on pedagogical foundations and teaching methods. Students delve into the principles of education, child development, and innovative teaching techniques. This foundational knowledge equips them with the skills necessary to inspire and educate future generations.

Classroom Experience And Student Engagement:

Beyond the theoretical framework, our College of Education places a strong emphasis on classroom experience and student engagement. Students have opportunities to participate in teaching practicums, work with diverse student populations, and collaborate with local schools. These experiences not only enhance their teaching skills but also provide valuable insights into effective education strategies.

Global Education Perspectives And Cross-Cultural Teaching:

The College of Education at Mid Island University is committed to promoting global education perspectives and cross-cultural teaching. Our curriculum explores international approaches to education and encourages students to engage in cross-cultural teaching experiences through study abroad programs and collaborations with educators from around the world. This global perspective equips students to excel in diverse educational settings.

Introduction to Psychological Testing

This course focuses on the use of psychological tests to make important decisions about individuals. It explores theories, methods, and applications of psychological testing. It gives a full and fair evaluation of the advantages and drawbacks of psychological testing in general, and selected tests in particular.

Introduction to Assessment and Evaluation

This course provides you with knowledge, which you need to know, in order to develop the skills to use test information wisely, incorporating standard measurement concepts as they apply to both educational and psychological assessments.

Introduction to Behavior Management

This course is based on children's behavior and the management of behavior in a classroom environment. It provides a useful guide to developing a whole-school approach to positive behavior.

Educational Research

This course is supported by up-to-date technology to augment your comprehension and interpretation of both qualitative and quantitative techniques in educational research methods. This course guides you through various research methods to help plan and compose your research projects.

Foundations of Grading

This course is particularly geared to the needs of classroom teachers, emphasizing sound approaches to gathering both formative and summative information about student achievement. It includes topics such as Classroom Decision Making, Planning Assessment and Instruction, and Formative Assessment.

Fundamentals of Program Evaluation

This course provides a practical introduction to the skills, attitudes, and methods required to assess the worth and value of human services offered in public and private organizations, in a wide range of fields.

Cost of Attendance

Tuition Fee Breakdown Cost
UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMA $3,240
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $3,240
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Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED Or Equiv. International Education

Credit Hours

36 Hours

Course Duration

6 Months (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

6

Introduction to Psychological Testing

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Tests and measurements.
    Defining and measuring psychological attributes: ability, interests, and personality.
    Testing and society.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Basic concepts in measurement and statistics.
    Scales, transformations, and norms.
    Reliability: the consistency of test scores.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Using and interpreting information about test reliability.
    Validity of measurement: content and construct-oriented validation strategies.
    Validity for decisions: criterion-related validity.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Item analysis.
    The process of test development.
    Computerized test administration and interpretation.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Ability testing: individual tests.
    Ability testing: group tests.
    Issues in ability testing.

Introduction to Assessment and Evaluation

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Fundamental issues in measurement.
    Measurement and numbers.
    Giving meaning to scores.
    Qualities desired in any measurement procedure: reliability.
    Qualities desired in any measurement procedure: validity.
    Practical issues relating to testing.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Assessment and educational decisions.
    Aptitude tests.
    Standardized achievement tests.
    Performance and product evaluation.
    Interests, personality, and adjustment.
    Aptitudes and rating scales.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Assessment of children with disabilities.
    Ethics and issues in assessment.
    Principles of test development.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:

Introduction to Behavior Management

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Developing a whole-school approach: assumptions and benefits
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Developing preferred practices of behaviour management
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Positive discipline
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The establishment phase of the year
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The language of disipline
    Some problem areas in behaviour management
    Managing playground behaviour//bullying
    Supporting colleagues: a whole-school plan
    Developing a behaviour management policy conclusion

Educational Research

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Educational research: its nature and rules of operation.
    Types of educational research and corresponding sources of data.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Selecting, refining, and proposing a topic for research.
    Locating published research.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Interpreting and summarizing published research.
    Designing a research project.
    Procedures and tools for gathering data.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Analyzing research data and presenting findings.
    Qualitative research methods. .
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Survey research. .
    Nonexperimental quantitative research. .
    Experimental, quasi-experimental, and single-subject research. .
    Mixed-methods research designs. .
    Action and evaluation research

Foundations of Grading

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Classroom decision making
    Validity and reliability
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Learning goals
    Higher-order thinking
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Planning assessment and instruction
    Formative assessment
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Completion and selected response test items
    Constructed response items
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Performance assessment
    Scoring: points, rubrics, and other scales
    Grading
    Interpreting standardized test scores

Fundamentals of Program Evaluation

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Program evaluation: an overview
    Planning an evaluation
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Selecting criteria and setting standards
    Developing measures
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Ethics in program evaluation
    The assessment of need
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Monitoring the operation of programs
    Qualitative evaluation methods
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Single-group, non-experimental outcome
    Quasi-experimental approaches
    Using experiments to evaluate programs
    Analyses of costs and outcomes
    Evaluation reports: interpreting and communicating findings
    How to encourage utilization
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