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Course Description Course Name : Testing and Assessment Course Code : MB 304 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. ÖZLEM KAF HASIRCI Learning Outcomes of the Course : Defines the concepts of measurement and evaluation Understands and is aware of the importance of the role of measurement and evaluation in education. Describes the measurement tools and techniques used in education. Describes the required characteristics of measurement tools. Prepares, implements and evaluates the test items. Calculates the scores obtained from the test and item statistics. Implements the evaluation and grading tecniques. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This course seeks to provide students with skills and knowledge in measurement and assessment. It provides application skills in designing and developing assessment instruments including performance, analyzing tests, and using the results to guide instructional decision-making and to improve student learning Course Contents : Evaluate the importance of assessment and evaluation in education Compare the traditional and contemporary assessment methods Explain the features found in measurement tools. Acquire the knowledge of doing basic statistics on the results of measurement. Acquire ability of developing various assessment tools in education. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Faculty of Education class   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Basic Concepts (measurement, evaluation, etc.)., Measurement Error Types and Sources of measurement errors, none Lecture, questioning, discussion 2 Relationship between assessment and evaluation, measurement and evaluation purpose, Types of evaluation reading and searching relevant subject Lecture, questioning, discussion 3 Measurement tools and techniques used in education, non-test techniques reading and searching relevant subject Lecture, questioning, discussion 4 Features that should be present in a test reading and searching relevant subject Lecture, questioning, discussion 5 Traditional Measurement Tools and Techniques reading and searching relevant subject Lecture, questioning, discussion 6 Traditional Measurement Tools and Techniques reading and searching relevant subject Lecture, discussion, small grup work, problem solving 7 Alternative Assessment: Tools and Techniques reading and searching relevant subject, prepare example measurement tools Lecture, discussion, grup work 8 Mid-term exam Prepare for the exam written exam 9 Exam Plan and prepare test instrument reading and searching relevant subject, prepare sample multiple choice questions Lecture, discussion, small grup work, project 10 Implementation and evaluation of a measurement tool Apply the achievement test Lecture, discussion, small grup work, project 11 Item Analysis reading and searching relevant subject Lecture, discussion, small grup work 12 Test Analysis reading and searching relevant subject Lecture, discussion, small grup work 13 Test Analysis reading and searching relevant subject Lecture, questioning, discussion 14 Grading techniques reading and searching relevant subject Lecture, questioning, discussion 15 Evaluate semestre none questioning 16/17 Final exam getting prepared for the exam written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Yılmaz, H. (2002). Eğitimde ölçme ve değerlendirme (6. Basım). Konya: Çizgi Kitabevi.  Bahar, M., Durmuş, S., Nartgün, Z. Ve Bıçak, B. (2008). Geleneksel-alternatif: Ölçme ve değerlendirme öğretmen el kitabı. Ankara: Pegem Akademi. Required Course Material(s)  Özçelik, D. A. (1998). Ölçme ve değerlendirme. Ankara: ÖSYM Yayınları.  Atılgan H., Kan, A. ve Doğan, N. (2007). Eğitimde ölçme ve değerlendirme. Atılgan H. (Editör). Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık.  Tekin, H. (2000). Eğitimde ölçme ve değerlendirme. Ankara: Yargı Yayınevi.  Turgut, F. (1997). Eğitimde ölçme ve değerlendirme metotları (Onuncu Baskı). Ankara: Yargıcı Matbaası.  Çepni, S. ve diğerleri. (2007). Ölçme ve değerlendirme. Karip, E. (Editör). Ankara: PegemA Yayıncılık.  Tan, Ş. (2008). Öğretimde ölçme ve değerlendirme: KPSS El kitabı. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.  Yıldırım, C. (1999). Eğitimde ölçme ve değerlendirme (Gözden Geçirilmiş 4. Basım). Ankara: ÖSYM Yayınları.   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 40     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 60 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 They use the methods to enrich empathy, critical and creative thinking, effective decision making compatible with humanistic values and problem solving skills. 0 2 They plan teaching-learning process noting students´ individual differences and the characteristics of the subject focus. 0 3 They develop original materials student-oriented instruction and use information technologies. 0 4 They avoid beiong mechanical in measurement and evaluation and use creative and elaborative forms to provide multiple development of the students. 5 5 They explain information production methods of Social Sciences. 0 6 The graduates of Social Studies Education explain basic notions of the Social Sciences. 0 7 They recognize the cultural structures of their own and other societies. They also evaluate reasons and outcomes of changes throughout history. 0 8 They define the location of their place on Earth. They evaluate social, political and economical effects of geographical location and the results of them. 0 9 They become aware of the importance of using natural sciences and arts to apprehend the Earth multidimentionally. They define their scientific, cultural, artistic and social needs and develop themselves continually. 0 10 They relate the disciplines that contribute to content of Social Studies lesson, applying the required specific instruction methods for the program. 0 11 They describe the applications to create democratic learning environment and make the classroom a real piece of life. 0 12 They communicate with their students and social environment in different cultures, they defend the fact that problems can be solved peacefully. 0 13 They recognize scientific basis of education. 0 14 They evaluate themselves in terms of their own professional qualifications. 3 15 They avoid discrimination and defend that living an honorable and human-rights convenient life is required for all humanity. 0 16 They become a citizen-teacher model. They struggle for a solution to current problems of the globe and their own environment as a participant member of the society. 0 17 They value self-confidence, braveness to question and power of changing. They want to study hard and take responsibility for achieving that goal. 3 18 They reach information sources and evaluate their learnings in a critical attitude. 0 19 They value life-long learning. 0 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 90 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.6 ECTS Credit: 4