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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Project Evaluation
Module Code	CS508
School	School of Physical Sciences
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

In this module, assessment will be the focus of the discussion.

Learning Outcomes

1. Critically discuss the variety of assessment formats in terms of measurable outcomes
2. Design appropriate assessments to measure specific learning
3. Critically review the varying roles of assessment in teaching and learning
4. Devise an 'assessment for learning' strategy in their own classroom

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	10	No Description
Group work	10	No Description
Independent learning time	105	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Overview.
Purpose of assessmentMain types of assessment.

Dicussion.
Achievements of assessment,Standarisation testing.

Literature review.
Strategies for assessment, assessmnet for learning.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Review of key research articles	25%	n/a
Assignment	Review of assessment formats used in science	25%	n/a
Assignment	Devise assessment plan	50%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 2

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Array

Programme or List of Programmes

GTE

Graduate Training Elements (Non Award)

MSSED

MSc in Science Education

Timetable this semester: Timetable for CS508

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