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Which characteristic of 21st-century assessment emphasizes adaptability to students' needs?
Which characteristic of 21st-century assessment emphasizes adaptability to students' needs?
What does the characteristic of 'Metacognition' in assessment focus on?
What does the characteristic of 'Metacognition' in assessment focus on?
Why is it important for assessments to be 'Communicated' to stakeholders?
Why is it important for assessments to be 'Communicated' to stakeholders?
Which characteristic of 21st-century assessment ensures that evaluations are relevant and cater to diverse learners?
Which characteristic of 21st-century assessment ensures that evaluations are relevant and cater to diverse learners?
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What aspect of 21st-century assessment does 'Authentic and Performance-based' refer to?
What aspect of 21st-century assessment does 'Authentic and Performance-based' refer to?
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What defines deferred outcomes in the context of education?
What defines deferred outcomes in the context of education?
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Which of the following is considered an institutional outcome?
Which of the following is considered an institutional outcome?
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Which of these outcomes is the most specific level of learning outcomes?
Which of these outcomes is the most specific level of learning outcomes?
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What is the hierarchy of outcomes from broad to specific in Outcomes-Based Education (OBE)?
What is the hierarchy of outcomes from broad to specific in Outcomes-Based Education (OBE)?
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Which of the following is NOT an aspect of institutional outcomes?
Which of the following is NOT an aspect of institutional outcomes?
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Study Notes
Outcomes in Education
- Immediate Outcomes: Skills and competencies gained immediately after completing a course or program, including storytelling ability, grade promotion, graduation, licensure exam success, and job placement.
- Deferred Outcomes: Competencies applied successfully in professional contexts years after education, including career promotions, professional success, health, and wellness achievements.
- Institutional Outcomes: Broad competencies expected from graduates years after degree completion, focusing on overall preparedness for professional practice.
Outcomes-Based Education (OBE)
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Levels of Outcomes:
- Institutional Outcomes: General abilities of graduates after education.
- Program Outcomes: Proficiencies specific to educational programs or degrees.
- Course Outcomes: Skills demonstrated at the end of a particular course.
- Learning Outcomes: Competencies exhibited after specific lessons or instruction.
- Alignment Importance: Learning outcomes must align with assessment procedures to enhance teaching and learning effectiveness in modern education.
21st Century Assessment Characteristics
- Responsive: Adapts to the needs of students and the school community.
- Flexible: Allows customization based on individual student needs and contexts.
- Integrated: Assessment is integrated into daily classroom activities.
- Metacognitive: Encourages students to reflect on their own thought processes.
- Informative: Clear learning outcomes guide student progress towards goals.
- Multiple Methods: Employs diverse assessment strategies, including authentic and performance-based assessments.
- Communicated: Regular feedback is provided to students regarding their progress.
- Technically Sound: Ensures equitable assessment processes, measuring valid outcomes reliably.
Concepts and Relevance of Assessment
- Assessment Definition: A broad process for collecting information about student performance to inform curriculum, instruction, and educational policies.
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Assessment Purpose:
- Provides feedback on student achievement of learning outcomes.
- Serves as a diagnostic tool to gauge instruction effectiveness.
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Terminologies:
- Test: Structured tool for assessing student knowledge or skills.
- Testing: Process of administering and interpreting tests.
- Measurement: Quantification of intelligence, abilities, and achievements.
- Evaluation: Comparison of data to learning standards for quality judgment.
Educational Perspective Shift
- Outcomes-Based Education (OBE): Shift towards a student-centered approach, focusing on specific learning outcomes to enhance teaching effectiveness.
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Characteristics of OBE:
- Student-centered focus on learning outcomes.
- Faculty responsibility for assessment and student engagement.
- Meaningful guidance for improving instructional practices.
Learning Outcomes Development
- Identification of Educational Objectives: Broad goals set by educators to achieve specific learning outcomes.
- Learning Outcomes Examples: Concrete verbs such as demonstrate, explain, and differentiate, derived from Bloom's Taxonomy covering cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains.
- Outcome Focus: Instruction aims to equip students with necessary skills and competencies for future competencies.
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This quiz explores the concept of deferred outcomes in education, focusing on the ability to apply skills and competencies over time. It covers aspects like storytelling, grade promotion, graduation, and initial job placement. Determine how these factors contribute to long-term success.
