James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2014

ED5857 - Assessment

Credit points: 03
Year: 2014
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: School of Education (pre 2015)

Available to Master of Education and Graduate Diploma of Education students. Core subject for Master of Guidance and Counselling.

This subject will introduce and develop skills in designing, conducting, interpreting and reporting on assessment protocols within a legal and ethical framework. Both qualitative and quantitative assessment techniques will be explored with an emphasis upon the behavioural and cognitive evaluation of individuals typically referred for guidance and counselling. To enable targeted study this subject offers streams in four age points; older adult, younger adult, adolescent, and childhood.

Learning Outcomes


Availabilities

External, Study Period 9
Census Date 09-Oct-2014
Coord/Lect: Dr Margaret Carter.
Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:pecha kucha presentation (30%); scholarly essay (40%); online reflective tasks and online quizzes (30%).

JCU Singapore, Limited, Study Period 52
Census Date 17-Jul-2014
Face to face teaching (Face to Face dates to be advised)
Coordinator: Dr Margaret Carter
Lecturer: Mrs Margaret Ting.
Contact hours:
  • 25 hours workshops/Seminars
    Assessment:pecha kucha presentation (30%); scholarly essay (40%); online reflective tasks and online quizzes (30%).

    Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.