Embedded Assessment

"Dulu orang kaji dan publish tentang Assessment of Learning kemudian Assessment for Learning, Assessment as Learning dan macam-macam lagi. Sekarang sudah sampai ke tahap Embedded Assessment. Maknanya orang sekarang tak nak pisahkan langsung…. kalau boleh antara pengajaran dan pembelajaran dengan pentaksiran / penilaian itu sendiri. Sebenarnya inilah kehendak naluri manusia yang ingin hidup dan menghayati kehidupan dalam multi-dimensional level of thinking about diri mereka." Inilah keindahan dalam seni pendidikan dan kehidupan. Ni yang buat makin spesifik dan terperinci pemikiran pentaksiran. Allah lagi maha halus dan terperinci pentaksiran bermula dari alam sebelum kita lahir, Dia telah mempunyai kira-kira pentaksiran yang amat detail tentang diri kita sendiri.



Why Are You Doing Assessment?
Accrediting bodies for colleges and universities require evidence that the program is meeting outlined goals and objectives
An effective way to identify how well student learning outcomes are met
The results can influence changes in curriculum practices and lead to improvement in student learning

What Is Course Embedded Assessment?
A technique used within the context of a classroom to assess students’ learning by using regular coursework that students produce as the material that is assessed
Assists in the evaluation of student performance related to course objectives and goals
Has become the preferred measure to evaluate ongoing skill development for students and is tied to the curriculum

What Do You Assess?
General education achievement
Achievement in the major
Quality of instructional practices
Impact of faculty/institution/school on program

Common Assessment Methods
Pre/Post Comparison
A knowledge assessment instrument that is administered in the beginning and at the end of the course
Course Rubric
Based on agreed upon criteria to evaluate skill development. Performance level is assessed using a Likert-type scale.
Student Portfolio
A collection of different assessment activities for which a student may be evaluated
Capstone Evaluation
Is an assessment of the general education experience within a given major. It evaluates the development of skills in content and application throughout the general education program
Course Matrix
An established list of criteria for which an assessment activity is evaluated

Advantages of Using Embedded Assessment
Does not limit the autonomy of the individual faculty member in the classroom
Students do not know that their efforts are being used for assessment and perform to their standard
Time efficient
Cost effective