Course Description

Welcome to "Assessing Project-Based Learning," an innovative course brought to you by Arm Education. This intermediate-level course is designed to tackle one of the most challenging aspects of Project-Based Learning (PBL): effective assessment. As educators, we understand that PBL offers unique opportunities for student growth and development, but evaluating progress and outcomes can be complex. This course provides a comprehensive exploration of assessment techniques tailored specifically for PBL environments, equipping you with the tools and knowledge to enhance your teaching practice and maximize student learning outcomes.

What students will learn from the course:

• Master the fundamentals of PBL assessment, including various methods and question types
• Understand how to implement both formative and summative assessment tools in PBL contexts
• Develop skills to assess soft skills such as problem-solving and collaboration
• Learn to adopt a SMART approach to assessment from both behaviorist and constructivist perspectives
• Gain expertise in constructing high-quality Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Apply learned concepts through a practical classroom investigation

Pre-requisites or skills necessary to complete the course:

To get the most out of this course, participants should have:

• Familiarity with Computing subject knowledge and its practical application
• Basic knowledge of electronics, hardware, boards, and sensors
• Some experience with Project-Based Learning methodologies

What the course will cover:

• The purpose and methods of assessment in PBL
• Formative and summative assessment tools and their application
• Assessing soft skills in PBL environments
• SMART approach to assessment (behaviorist and constructivist)
• Construction of effective Multiple-Choice Questions
• Language of assessment
• Open questioning and leading thinking
• Practical classroom investigation and application of learned concepts

Who this course is for:

This course is ideal for:

• Educators looking to enhance their PBL assessment skills
• Teachers interested in implementing more effective assessment strategies
• Education professionals seeking to improve their understanding of PBL methodologies
• Anyone involved in curriculum development or educational assessment

How learners can use these skills in the real world:

The skills acquired in this course will empower educators to:

• Design more effective PBL curricula with robust assessment components
• Provide more meaningful feedback to students, enhancing their learning experience
• Accurately evaluate both hard and soft skills developed through PBL
• Create engaging and challenging assessments that promote critical thinking
• Implement a variety of assessment techniques to cater to diverse learning styles
• Improve overall teaching effectiveness and student outcomes in PBL environments

Syllabus:

By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with a comprehensive toolkit for assessing Project-Based Learning, allowing you to create more engaging, effective, and impactful learning experiences for your students.