Topics

• Validity and reliability
• Classroom assessment techniques
  • Introduction to grounded theory
• Classroom research literature
• Qualitative vs. quantitative assessments
• Basic statistical methods used in classroom research.
• Presentation by David Perry:
  • Determining reliability of exams, and
  • Assessing teaching evaluations
  • Guidelines for using ratings
  • Digitek Tips

Readings for discussion:

• Thomas Angelo, Classroom Assessment Techniques; A Handbook for College Teachers
• Kennedy, Making Sense of Grounded Theory in Medical Education.

Assignment due next week.

• Think smart thoughts.

Week 13