About this Course

This course, offered by StanfordOnline, is structured to deepen the understanding and application of performance assessments in accordance with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Targeting individuals who have prior exposure to NGSS Appendices E, F, and G and have experience in analyzing performance assessments, the course escalates one’s proficiency in developing high-quality assessment tasks. Participants must take part in all required activities, including reflections and assignments, to earn a Statement of Accomplishment. The interactive design includes group discussions, enabling varied collaborative insights.

At a Glance

• Institution: StanfordOnline
• Subject: Education & Teacher Training
• Level: Introductory
• Prerequisites: Experience using NGSS Appendices E, F, and G
• Language: English
• Video Transcript: English
• Associated Skills: Quality Assessment

What You Will Learn

• Mastering procedures for defining performance outcomes, choosing relevant phenomena, and crafting tasks that align with criteria for effective assessment.
• Engagement in a reciprocal peer feedback process at critical stages of the course to enhance the development of assessment tasks.

Pre-requisites or Skills Necessary

Participants should either have completed SNAP Course 1 or possess substantial experience in applying NGSS Appendices E, F, and G, particularly in analyzing the dimensions of performance assessment.

Course Coverage

• Deep dive into Performance Assessment Frameworks as per NGSS
• Development and refinement of quality assessment tasks
• Real-time collaboration and peer evaluation to enhance task creation
• Strategies for selecting appropriate phenomena for assessment tasks

Who This Course is For

This course is ideally suited for educators and curriculum developers who are looking to enhance their skills in crafting effective performance assessments in science education as mandated by NGSS.

Real-World Application

Skills acquired from this course can substantially improve educational quality and effectiveness by employing rigorous assessment standards. Educators can implement these strategies in classroom settings, which can help students achieve a better understanding of scientific concepts through practical, assessment-driven learning.

Course Syllabus

1. Introduction to Performance Assessment in NGSS
2. Frameworks for Developing High-Quality Assessments
3. Interactive Group Discussions and Activities
4. Peer Feedback Mechanisms
5. Final Assessment Task Development and Review