ObjectivesStudents who have completed the Master of Assessment and Evaluation course should be able to: * demonstrate a superior knowledge and understanding of assessment and evaluation theory and practice * demonstrate a high level of competence in the management of assessment and evaluation programs; * make effective use of the assessment and evaluation literature and research; * demonstrate a depth of knowledge and understanding that will enable them to support colleagues regarding assessment and evaluation related professional situations.
Entry requirementsThose who want to take a leadership role in the field of assessment and evaluation in a range of settings. Such people are normally employed as policy and program planners, item writers, assessment data analysts, trainers, teachers, performance auditors, managers or consultants.
Academic titleMaster of Assessment and Evaluation (Coursework)
Course descriptionSubject Semester Credit Points
476-661 Test and Scale Development
Methods for creating, designing and developing measurement tools are explored. These tools include those used for assessment of capabilities, achievement, attitudes and preferences. The principles of scale construction and validation provide the fram... Semester 1 25
476-694 Large-scale Survey Research
This subject will not be available in 2009 25
481-812 Qualitative Methods
Approaches to the collection, display and analysis of qualitative data in education and social program evaluation are examined using current evaluations as models. Topics include: orientations to, and criticisms of, qualitative approaches; planning q... Semester 2 25
481-813 Quantitative Methods
An examination of various methods of collection, display and analysis of quantitative data. Topics include: design of quantitative research programs; survey design; experimental and quasi-experimental designs; development and testing of questionnaire... Semester 1 25
481-814 Project in Assessment or Evaluation
This subject is designed to enable students to apply knowledge acquired in previous subjects in the Postgraduate Diploma or Masters of Assessment and Evaluation to a social or educational problem. Students apply this knowledge to a project of relevan... Semester 1, Semester 2 25
476-662 Competency & Performance Assessment
This subject will not be available in 2009 25
476-664 Item Response Modelling
This unit provides an understanding of item response modelling. The subject examines item response theory from an advanced perspective , including the development of single and multiple parameter models, their specification, estimation and evaluation.... Semester 2 25
476-695 Assessment & Reporting for Student Learn
This subject examines judgement based assessment of competency in a range of settings from Vocational to Early Childhood. Various approaches to assessment data collection are examined including tests, observation, portfolios and the development and ... Summer 25
460-642 Statistics and Software in Assessment
This subject will not be available in 2009 12.50
481-809 Program Evaluation: Forms & Approaches
A conceptual overview of theories, issues and recent practice in evaluation. An inductive/case study approach will be used in which recent evaluation practice will be analysed using frameworks developed by the lecturers. Topics covered include: confl... Semester 1, Summer 25
481-810 Evaluating Large Scale Programs
This subject will provide students with an advanced understanding of evaluation theory, methodology and practice. The subject is based, in particular, upon a critical analysis and application of realist, theory-based approaches to evaluating complex,... Semester 1 25
481-811 Evaluation for Management & Development
The subject is based on an assumption that leaders and managers need timely, systematic information for use in decision-making about programs (and policies) for which they are responsible. The focus is on internal evaluations within organisations (fo... Semester 2 25
482-620 Evaluation: Origins and Innovations
This subject will not be available in 2009 25
460-625 Negotiated Project in Education
An individually negotiated project relating to education, in which the student undertakes a theoretical study (eg., a substantial critical review of a particular body of literature), a research project relating to educational practice, or an approved... Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer 25
460-626 Negotiated Project in Education 2
An individually negotiated project relating to education, in which the student undertakes a theoretical study (eg., a substantial critical review of a particular body of literature), a research project relating to educational practice, or an approved... Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer 25
460-627 Minor Project in Education
An individually negotiated project relating to education, in which the student undertakes a theoretical study (eg., a substantial critical review of a particular body of literature), a research project relating to educational practice, or an approved... Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer 12.50
460-628 Minor Project in Education 2
An individually negotiated project relating to education, in which the student undertakes a theoretical study (eg., a substantial critical review of a particular body of literature), a research project relating to educational practice, or an approved... Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer 12.50