ABSTRACT

This study examines the factors influencing the changes in teaching assessment at the higher education level and studies the range of techniques and methods available to the assessor. It evaluates the effectiveness of certain methods and discusses their implementation.

part |39 pages

Issues of assessment

chapter 1|11 pages

Distinctions and Definitions

chapter 2|8 pages

Some Principles for Sound Assessment

chapter 3|12 pages

Purposes of Assessment

chapter 4|6 pages

Forces for Change

part |47 pages

Assessment methods

chapter 5|14 pages

Dimensions of Assessment

chapter 6|11 pages

Assessment on the Page

chapter 7|20 pages

Assessment off the Page

part |22 pages

Assessing Better

chapter 8|16 pages

Speedier Assessment

chapter 9|4 pages

Two Issues in Quality Assessment

part |37 pages

Assessments and organizations

chapter 10|9 pages

Focusing on Systems

chapter 11|12 pages

Changing Systems

chapter 12|9 pages

Constraints

chapter 13|5 pages

Conclusions