A Comprehensive Approach to Evaluating Student Achievement

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CEU Course Description

A Comprehensive Approach to Evaluating Student Achievement offers educators a transformative perspective on student evaluation by integrating diverse assessment methods. This course focuses on understanding the limitations of traditional assessments and highlights the benefits of adopting a more holistic approach. Participants will explore alternative assessment strategies, such as project-based learning, portfolios, and performance tasks, which cater to different student strengths and learning styles. The course also emphasizes the importance of equity and inclusivity in assessment practices to ensure that all students have fair opportunities to demonstrate their abilities. Through practical examples, case studies, and actionable planning, educators will be equipped to implement comprehensive assessment plans that foster both academic achievement and personal growth in their students. In this course, participants will learn about 1) key indicators of student achievement, including standardized testing, classroom performance, and holistic measures like engagement and participation, 2) alternative methods of assessment beyond traditional standardized testing, and 3) practical strategies to create equitable and inclusive assessment environments.

CEU Course Objectives

1. Differentiate between traditional standardized assessments and alternative evaluation strategies. 
2. Identify how standardized test scores, classroom performance, and holistic measures such as engagement, participation, and interpersonal skills are used to measure student achievement.
3. Recognize the limitations and biases of traditional standardized assessments.
4. Summarize strategies to implement alternative assessment methods, including project-based learning, portfolios, and performance-based tasks.

Course Date: 2025-02-14

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