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This resource delves into the intricacies of needs assessment and curriculum planning within English 881. It outlines the fundamental processes that lead to effective educational assessment, emphasizing stakeholder involvement and learning goals. Insights are provided on personal motivations for studying assessment, how to apply this knowledge to professional contexts, and strategies for fostering a collaborative learning community. Additionally, it encourages learners to articulate their educational objectives, and draft actionable plans for achieving their academic aspirations.
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Assessment Assessment is the culmination of a process that begins with the planning and implementation of an educational program. Needs assessment proceeds curriculum planning Curriculum planning proceeds ANY discussion of assessment. English 881
Needs Assessment • A needs assessment is a study of the goals of the people involved with the assessment. • No institution has goals, only people. • Stakeholders include anyone who has an interest in the activities of the institution. • Learning goals cannot be set without an understanding of the capabilities of stakeholders to meet those goals. English 881
Self • Why do I want to learn about assessment? • What do I hope to know/be able to do/to articulate at the end of the course? • How will I apply my learning when I return to my job/in my search for a new job/when I seek my first job? • Where do I see myself five years from now? English 881
Stakeholders • Are there any other persons who have a stake in what I learn? • What are her/his/their expectations? English 881
The Learning Community • What do I have to offer the community of learners in this class? • What do I expect of the other members of the community? English 881
What is not addressed in the other questions? English 881
Course Planning • What activities will help me accomplish my goals? English 881
List Activities • Research topics • Readings • Writing • Discussion • Listening • Practical activities • Others English 881
Curriculum Planning For tomorrow, please draft a statement of your learning goals for the term. 3 to 5 pages in length. Include specific course texts Include topics for research Include brief plans for course projects English 881
My Goals • Learn more about assessment. • Assist without directing your learning. • Assist reflective thought. • Create a learning community beyond the limits of this class & term. • Provide supervision without policing. • Provide rich, fair, and explicit evaluations. English 881