Foundation of Assessment & Learning Evaluation

Course Code: AED01

Program: Assessment, Evaluation & Data-Informed Teaching

Course Overview: Assessment is not just about testing – it is a powerful tool for improving teaching and learning. Effective assessment helps educators understand learner progress, identify gaps, and make informed decisions to enhance outcomes.

This course equips educators with the knowledge and practical skills to design, implement, and use assessments effectively to support learning and measure success.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand different types of assessment
• Design effective assessment tools
• Use assessment to improve teaching and learning
• Provide meaningful feedback
• Apply data-driven decision-making

Target Audience: Educators, trainers, assessment coordinators, instructional coaches, and academic leaders seeking a strong assessment foundation.

Learning Experience: Learners engage through video overviews, audio deep dives, study guides, practical examples, reflection prompts, workbook activities, applied tasks, knowledge checks, and end-of-module quizzes. Activities support assessment planning, formative and summative approaches, evidence interpretation, and learning evaluation.

Course Structure: 5 modules / approximately 20 lessons.

Special Feature: Every module concludes with a Putting It All Together audio deep dive that connects the key lessons and supports reflection and practical application.

Pathway Focus: Clarify assessment purpose. Gather meaningful evidence. Improve learning decisions.