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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
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| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Developing Instructionally Embedded Performance Assessment Tools for the NGSS Classroom certification course is taught by a senior research associate and program director from Stanford University. This course is designed to guide participants step-by-step for a three-dimensional assessment approach. This course will also provide the opportunity for participants to engage in a peer-to-peer feedback process with another development team.
This course is designed for participants who have already taken the SNAP Course 1 for performance assessment in the NGSS classroom or for those who have comprehensive experience with NGSS appendices E, F, and G and with analyzing dimensions of a performance assessment.
With this course, participants would learn the procedures for defining performance, and outcomes, selecting phenomena, and developing tasks to meet a set of criteria for high-quality assessments. The course also features embedded questions throughout that are prompts for groups to discuss, while any team member can enter the response thereof for the whole group. There are two enrolment modes for learners to join the self-paced course either paying the fee or free of cost. The verified mode provides unlimited access to the course and a certificate and the free audit mode gives the limited duration of access.
The Highlights
- Certification post completion of course
- Online mode of study
- Self-paced course
- Course length 8 weeks
- The effort is 4-8 hours/week
- Defining outcomes
- Selecting phenomena and developing a task
- Fulfill a set of criteria for high-quality assessments.
- Peer-to-peer review process
- Introductory level course
- English transcripts for videos
- Instructors from Stanford University
Programme Offerings
- Course materials
- Course syllabus
- SNAP design criteria
- NGSS standards
Courses and Certificate Fees
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Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
Candidates who complete Developing Instructionally Embedded Performance Assessment Tools for the NGSS Classroom will receive a statement of accomplishment of the course post completion of all reflections and assignments.
What you will learn
By taking this course on Developing Instructionally Embedded Performance Assessment Tools for the NGSS Classroom, candidates can expect to learn the following:
- Evaluate an assessment using quality criteria for NGSS
- Use NGSS resources to unpack a performance expectation for assessment
- Develop and evaluate performance outcomes
- Select a phenomenon
- Development of performance tasks
Who it is for
Developing instructional embedded performance assessment tools for the NGSS classroom Certification Course is ideal for the following individuals:
- Teachers, lecturers, and academicians
- Instructors and HoDs
- Students who want to understand performance assessment processes and tools
Admission Details
Candidates can easily register for the Developing Instructionally Embedded Performance Assessment Tools for the NGSS Classroom certification course by edX in a few simple steps. Candidates can participate in the course by creating an account or logging in using their social media accounts on edX's website.
Interested participants can follow the steps listed below to enrol in the program:
Step 1. Visit the edX website here: https://www.edx.org/course/developing-instructionally-embedded-performance-assessments-for-the-ngss-classroom-course-2 and click on the 'enrol now' button. X
Step 2. Participants can use their pre-existing accounts on edX to log in or create a new one using their social accounts on Facebook, Gmail, and Microsoft or create a new account by filling out the details.
Step 3. After logging in, the candidate can view the Developing Instructionally Embedded Performance Assessment Tools for the NGSS Classroom course details and outlines
Step 4. Participants can download the course offerings like videos, course materials, and SNAP design criteria
Step 5. After enrolling in the course, participants can start watching videos of the
Certification Course and access the study materials, peer reviews, etc.
Step 6. Participants can then access all study files and learn at their own pace.
The Syllabus
- Course Introduction
- Performance Assessments for NGSS (3 Questions)
- Laying a foundation for a 3D performance assessment
- Meeting materials and discussions
- Meeting report (2 questions)
- Debrief & reflection (3 Questions)
- Introduction
- Developing an IEA
- Developing a SPA
- Meeting materials and discussions
- Meeting report (2 questions)
- Debrief & reflection (3 Questions)
- Thank You!
- Course Completion Confirmation
Evaluation process
Candidates need to complete all assessments and reflections under the course to receive a statement of accomplishment which can be printed as a hard copy.
Instructors
Stanford Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
No, it is possible to take this course on an individual basis. However, it is advisable to at least have another colleague from a different grade or subject who can develop their own tasks and meet you for the peer-to-peer review sessions in person.
The entire duration of the course is about 20-30 hours. On average, you would require to put in an effort of 4-8 hours per week for the 8-week long course.
Once you have successfully completed all reflections and assignments in the course, you can print a confirmation of course completion from edX's website.
The course will be presented by Cathy Zozakiewicz (Sr. Research Associate, Stanford Centre for Assessment, Learning & Equity, Stanford University) and Jill Wertheim (Program Director, Stanford Centre for Assessment, Stanford University).
In case the participants cannot find another development team for the peer-to-peer review session, they can try to find a group for virtual meetings. The discussions section can have another group looking for a partner team for the session. Participants can click on "Show discussion" to see other posts for the same.
The Developing Instructionally embedded performance assessment tools for the NGSS classroom course is designed as a second in series. To undertake this course, participants should be familiar with Course 1 or have substantial experience with unpacking a Performance Expectation (PE) using Appendix E, F & G or analyzing an assessment and student work of the three-dimensional evidence.
Yes. The course has to be followed in a particular order with the peer review sessions on specific dates for the convenience of all participants.
You can get access to the course material and related videos by simply enrolling in the Developing Instructionally embedded performance assessment tools for the NGSS classroom course without any cost. The peer-to-peer sessions are, however, on specific dates upon completion of a session syllabus.