EDLE 518 Chapter Presentation

Chapter 6 indirect assessment methods

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Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs)

Miscellaneous Methods

Surveying

Focus Groups

• Answering predetermined questions from assessment plan to collect information

• Open-ended vs. closed-ended questions

• Offering incentives

• Questions should be clear and relevant

• In-depth group discussions, usually multiple advised

• Can complement surveys

• Unbiased and impartial moderator, don't influence answers

• Questions can fluctuate per session

• Journalling

• Syllabus review

• Student activity transcripts

• Systematic methods for acquiring information from students

• Category 1: assessing course knowledge
• Category 2: finding out student values and self-awareness
• Category 3: noting student reactions

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Summary

• Qualitative vs. quantitative data

• Combination of methods

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