Assessment: Focusing on Learning that Matters

Creator

Kim Black, University of Northern ColoradoFollow
Jason Byrnes, University of Northern ColoradoFollow
Lyda Ellis, University of Northern Colorado
Heng-Yu Ku, University of Northern ColoradoFollow
Jay Lightfoot, University of Northern ColoradoFollow

Date Created

10/18/2011

Publication Date

Fall 10-18-2011

Document Type

Presentation

Extent

32min

Abstract

For nearly three decades, educators have grappled with the role of assessment in higher education. Throughout this period, institutional responses have been shaped by the inherent tension between two purposes of assessment: accountability and improvement. This forum was a conversation with the UNC Assessment Faculty Fellows regarding the current state of assessment in higher education. Drawing from a set of readings by Peter Ewell, Peggy Maki, and the Higher Learning Commission, as well as faculty perspectives and experiences, they explored ideas about how educators can respond to calls for greater accountability while retaining focus on learning that matters.

Audience

Faculty/Instructors

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Recommended Citation

Black, Kim; Byrnes, Jason; Ellis, Lyda; Ku, Heng-Yu; and Lightfoot, Jay, "Assessment: Focusing on Learning that Matters" (2011). Teaching, Learning & Assessment. 10.
https://digscholarship.unco.edu/tla/10