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Evaluation and Assessment in Instructional Programs

General

Prefix

IM

Course Number

639

Course Level

Graduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Education and Learning Design

Description

Creating instruments for strategic and systematic evaluation of instructional programs and assessment of student learning.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Distinguish formative, summative, confirmative, and usability evaluation.

Outcome

Explain the relationship between evaluation and instructional objectives.

Outcome

Select methods and construct evaluation tools appropriate for types of learning.

Outcome

Apply the concepts related to implementation: diffusion, dissemination, adoption, adaptation, integration, and stakeholders.

Outcome

Analyze changing conditions of a given organization/environment.

Outcome

Analyze critical components of diffusion process.

Outcome

Create a plan for improving implementation based on principles and models.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Definitions of assessment and evaluation. 10% Data collection methods. 10% Data analysis. 10% Interpretation and summary. 10% Implications. 10% Models and principles of change management. 10% Components of diffusion process. 10% Models and principles of implementation. 15% Developmental states, implementation decisions, and documentation. 15%