Assessment - the hidden curriculum

1. Assessment - the hidden curriculum The aim of the study goals objectives Teaching and learning methods: PBL and project work Forms of the exams and criteria

2. What is the purpose of Assessment/Evaluation ? • To monitor if the students have reached the learning goals of the semester • To improve the students learning process Discuss this for 15 minutes

3. How to Assess/Evaluate students ? What kind of questions should we ask: • To monitor if the students have reached the learning goals of the semester • To improve the students learning process Discuss this for 15 minutes

4. Basic assumptions • Examination is dominating the students learning approach • Criteria for evaluation are crucial for the learning process • Personal skills, metalearning etc. need formative evaluation forms • Evaluation is a basic part for the learning process (reflection) • Education is forming identity

5. Assessment - practice Peer group Project group Supervisor and (external) censor

6. Grading System in Denmark

7. Points • Criteria and methods of self and peer assessment has to be integrated in the summative examination • Evaluation/reflection has to be part of the learning environment - both as structures and at the informal level • Supervisor has a role to play in facilitating students peer assessment