Assessment in practice and theory - Bridging Programme after third-cycle qualification

Module 1

On the basis of teachers' knowledge base the module provides resources and activities involving

• the purpose of assessment and the forms of assessment that correspond with different aims; how assessment can be an integrated part of teaching and what this means in the perspectives of theories of learning and teaching,
• assessment and evaluation in practice through test design, formulation of grade-like assessments; different forms of national tests such as the test bank at the national Agency of Education and the national tests; considerations to make in the choice of form of assessment,
• the role of assessment in the follow-up of the school's goal fulfillment: local, national and international performance tests and their relation to follow-up and assessment,
• assessment issues and their links to different subject areas,
• aspects of class, gender and ethnicity are problematised in relation to assessment. Module content is related to an international and an historical context.

Module 2 Practical Placement 2

On the basis of teachers' knowledge base the module provides resources and activities involving

• interpreting and applying central documents,
• practically applying pedagogical and subject methodological theories with regard to students' knowledge, abilities and needs,
• planning, leading and evaluating teaching comprising a longer period and during this period engaging in the daily work at the school,
• practically handling special education needs in cooperation with others,
• documenting, assessing and/or grading student knowledge in relation to educational goals,
• using digital resources.

Progressive specialisation: A1N (has only first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Education level: Master's level

Admission requirements: Admission to bridging programme after third-cycle qualifications. Completed course LPGKF8 and attended courses LPGK10 and LPGK11

Selection: Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.