Postgraduate Certificate in Assessment and Evaluation
ObjectivesStudents who have completed the Postgraduate Certificate of Assessment and Evaluation course should be able to: * demonstrate knowledge and understanding of assessment and/or evaluation theory and practice * demonstrate competence in the management of assessment and evaluation programs; * make effective use of the assessment and evaluation literature and research; * demonstrate a level of knowledge and understanding that will enable them to support colleagues * regarding assessment and evaluation in professional situations.
Entry requirementsThose who wish to take a leadership role in assessment and evaluation practice. Such people are normally employed as policy and program planners, trainers, teachers, performance auditors, managers and consultants.
Academic titlePostgraduate Certificate in Assessment and Evaluation
Course descriptionSubject Semester Credit Points
482-610 Introduction to Evaluation
This subject provides a conceptual overview of theories, issues and recent practice in evaluation. An inductive/case study approach is used in which recent evaluation practice is analysed using frameworks developed by the lecturers. Topics covered in... Semester 1 25
482-611 Introduction to Research Methods
An introduction to the collection, processing, analysis and reporting of qualitative and quantitative data in evaluation studies. The subject begins with a consideration of the appropriateness of qualitative and quantitative methods in studies involv... Semester 2 25
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
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