Curriculum development and assessment – Science education 883


 
Module code SCE 883
Qualification Postgraduate
Faculty Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Module content

The course reviews modern thinking in science content and curriculum development in both a South African and an International context.  Assessment is treated as an integral part of curriculum design.  Special attention is given to the theoretical principles of assessment, with special reference to accuracy and reliability:  The application of these elements to standardised as well as teaching developed tests are reviewed.  Finally, new forms of assessment are explored.

Module credits 20.00
Prerequisites No prerequisites.
Contact time 3 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Centre for Science Development
Period of presentation Semester 1

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