- Assessment Development
Are you a K-8 teacher eager to understand how assessments can transform your classroom? Do you want to learn how to design fair, inclusive, and effective assessments that truly capture student learning? Whether you’re new to teaching or looking to strengthen your assessment practices, this course on Assessment Development is designed to empower you.
Join us on a journey through the essential skills and techniques for building impactful assessments tailored to Pakistani classrooms. Together, we’ll dive into the purpose and types of assessments, exploring how each serves as a key measure for understanding student progress and guiding instruction. You’ll learn to create high-quality assessments that are valid, reliable, and contextually relevant, ensuring they resonate with diverse student needs.
We’ll delve into practical strategies for implementing formative assessments in the classroom, as well as techniques for providing timely feedback to support real-time learning. With modules on analyzing assessment data, you’ll also gain insights into using data to refine your instructional decisions and drive student success. And as we explore creating assessments that are fair, inclusive, and student-owned, you’ll discover the power of building a classroom culture that values self-assessment and constructive feedback.
Through case studies, templates, and guidelines, we’ll equip you with the tools to make assessment a meaningful part of your teaching practice. So, if you’re ready to unlock the potential of assessments to enhance learning in your classroom, this course is your next step. Let’s get started!
Is this course for you?
This course is designed primarily for pre-service K-8 teachers and in-service K-8 teachers who are looking to build a strong foundation in effective assessment practices. Whether you’re just beginning your teaching journey or have some classroom experience, this course will equip you with essential skills to design, implement, and analyze assessments that support student learning and progress.
School principals, administrators, teacher trainers, and curriculum leads may also find value in this course, as it provides insights into creating fair, inclusive, and impactful assessments that can enhance instructional quality across classrooms.
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
This course is part of the Effective Teaching Strategies Specialization. “Learn More” about how to enroll in the specialization
This module introduces the role of assessments in measuring and supporting student learning, highlighting how they guide instruction and track progress. You’ll also explore different assessment types—formative, summative, diagnostic —and their unique purposes in the learning process.
This module guides you in creating high-quality assessments for Pakistani classrooms that are valid, reliable, and contextually appropriate. You’ll explore techniques for assessing foundational skills like remembering and applying, as well as higher-order skills like analysing, evaluating, and creating, ensuring a well-rounded approach to measuring student learning.
In this module, you’ll learn to implement formative assessments that effectively track student progress at the class, group, and individual levels. You’ll also explore how to use assessment data to provide timely, constructive feedback, helping to guide instruction and support student learning in real-time.
In this module, you’ll learn to design rubrics and scoring guides for objective evaluation of complex tasks, ensuring consistency in assessment. You’ll also explore how to analyze assessment data to identify trends, using these insights to make informed instructional decisions that enhance student learning outcomes.
This module focuses on creating fair and inclusive assessments that accommodate diverse student needs and minimize potential biases. You’ll also learn strategies to foster student ownership and build a positive culture of feedback, empowering students to engage actively in their learning through self-assessment and reflection.
Effective Teaching Strategies is a specialization designed to equip K-8 educators in Pakistan with the essential tools to create dynamic, engaging, and supportive learning environments. This specialization covers core skills needed to master the art of teaching. The specialization comprises of three nano courses.
Yes, you can take this course individually. However, by enrolling in the specialization, you will gain discounted prices for this course.
This course is designed primarily for pre-service K-8 teachers and in-service K-8 teachers who are looking to build a strong foundation in effective assessment practices. School principals, administrators, teacher trainers, and curriculum leads may also find value in this course, as it provides insights into creating fair, inclusive, and impactful assessments that can enhance instructional quality across classrooms.
An online-cohort course combines elements of both asynchronous learning (through pre-recorded videos and materials that you can access at your own pace) and synchronous learning (live classes and interactive sessions scheduled at specific times).
While prior teaching experience can be beneficial, it is not a prerequisite for this course. Enthusiasts wanting to learn about the course content are welcome.
Yes, upon successful completion of the course and all assessments, you will receive a certificate.
You will need access to a computer and a reliable internet connection for watching the videos and participating in live sessions. All other materials and readings will be provided as part of the course.
No, while the course includes a series of mini asynchronous videos, it also comprise of a live session, discussion forums, quizzes, and interactive peer learning activities to provide a comprehensive learning experience.
The live classes provide an opportunity for real-time interaction with the instructor and peers, discussion of course material, clarification of doubts, and engaging in interactive learning activities.
You must score at least 60% to pass this course and receive your certificate.
No, participants are expected to complete all videos and assessments to understand the course material thoroughly and meet the certification criteria.
You will have access to group support, peer discussion forums, and additional resources. During live sessions, you can interact directly with the instructor and your peers for support and clarification.
Each cohort of the course will consist of 30-40 learners, allowing for an engaging and manageable group size for discussions and activities.
If you’re unable to join the current cohort, keep checking our website for future cohorts. We will run multiple cohorts for this course, so you can choose the one that fits your schedule best.
Yes, you can contact our team at contactlumsx@lums.edu.pk with your proposal. Our representative will reach out to discuss the specifics and explore how we can tailor an exclusive learning journey for your school’s needs.
Questions? Email us at contactlumsx@lums.edu.pk
or call us on +92 42 3560 8000 | Ext: 8567 or 0321-0667775
