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How to Use Data in Assessment for Learning

Australian Council for Educational Research - ACER via FutureLearn

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Overview

Take an in-depth look at types of data and assessment

As an educator, you can advance your career by building a solid foundational understanding of the data that underpins student learning in school, becoming equipped to implement changes based on student performance.

In this three-week course, you’ll be introduced to the fundamentals of data in this context. You’ll examine different types of data, evaluating the purpose of data in schools, and learning how to interpret data to drive decision making and assessment design.

Explore data representation and analysis to support learning

You’ll identify the role of assessment evidence, as well as comparing data collection through traditional and technologically enhanced assessments.

With this knowledge, you’ll be able to compare the value of different assessments in your own context and how they can be used to support the learning needs of your students.

Identify how data can address barriers to student progress

You’ll examine how to use learning progressions to map student progress, and how to critically approach them, avoiding a one-size-fits-all method of learning design.

You’ll analyse different assessment processes, allowing you to identify and adapt any shortcomings in your own assessment methods.

Empower your students to learn in a positive learning environment

Having examined how to gather data through assessment, you’ll finish this course exploring how this data can inform targeted learning design within instructional cycles.

Bringing your learning together, you’ll be able to explain the importance of effective assessment and data collection. Using the skills gained throughout this course, you’ll be able to make data driven decisions that promote both a positive learning environment and value in assessment for both you and your students.

This course is designed for teachers, principals and education professionals who want to understand and be better able to use data gathered from student assessment, to professionals with a background in education and teaching.

Syllabus

  • Introduction to assessment and data
    • Understanding data and assessment
    • Assessment and learning progressions
  • Using evidence to support learning
    • Types of evidence and their uses
    • Collecting data through traditional assessment
    • Technology Enhanced Assessment
  • Creating better assessment and outcomes
    • Evidence that informs teaching and learning
    • How to create appropriate assessment
    • Empowering your students to learn

Taught by

Katie Richardson

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