Assessment Network and Research Home A101: Introducing the Principles of Assessment A101: Introducing the Principles of Assessment Date: 10 Jan - 13 Mar 2022 Venue: Online Type: 9 week online course: 27 CPD hours Fee: Monitored - £295, Peer supported - £245 Register for Jan 2022 course Book now and get 10% off these courses with our Earlybird discount - use code EARLYBIRD1022 at the checkout. Understand key principles underpinning effective assessment including validity, reliability and fairness A101: Introducing the Principles of Assessment is a CPD accredited online course that will improve your assessment knowledge, challenge your assumptions, and make an impact on your day-to-day practice. Upcoming courses Jan 2022: 10 Jan-13 Mar 2022 Book: Register for Jan 2022 course June 2022: 13 Jun-14 Aug 2022 Book: Register for June 2022 course Sept 2022: 12 Sep-13 Nov 2022 Book: Register for Sept 2022 course All courses are accredited for continuing professional development (27 hours of CPD), with certification and digital badges available on successful completion. Over nine weeks you'll: Build your understanding of the principles of assessment, with modules covering Validity, Reliability, Fairness, Standards, Comparability and Practicality and manageability of assessment. Gain the vocabulary and knowledge to discuss key assessment concepts confidently in your day-to-day work. Reflect on the principles of assessment and what they mean in practice. Have anytime access to our virtual learning environment to learn flexibly in your own time. Connect and learn with other practitioners as you discuss key issues in assessment and work through course action points. Course info This introductory course is suitable for examiners, assessment writers, professional bodies, teachers, lecturers and those working for exam boards or awarding organisations. No previous knowledge or experience is needed Average 3 hours per week over nine weeks Choice of delivery models: Monitored - Online group course delivered over 9 weeks featuring Monitor/Educator, discussion forum and journal Peer supported - Online group course delivered over 9 weeks featuring discussion forum and journal Digital badges awarded and certification option for both models. A101 aims to address the need for a definitive, accessible understanding of assessment principles – it's interesting and engaging in its own right, but it also serves as a foundation for higher level professional development.” Tim Oates CBE, Group Director of Assessment Research and Development, Cambridge Assessment Course outline Who should attend? What you will learn How you will learn How much does it cost? How to enrol FAQs Related links A102: Introducing Assessment Practice A103: Introducing Data Literacy A104: Psychometrics in Educational Assessment Cambridge Assessment Network has been recognised as a provider of Training Excellence by the Professional Development Consortium and is a trusted source of CPD accredited learning activities. Find out more Thank you so much for arranging such an excellent course. I have learnt so many things that will help in my teaching and learning as well as with setting and marking assessments." Muhammad Nawaz Deputy Curriculum Area Leader Jack Hunt School, UK Sign up for our mailing lists Receive regular email updates about upcoming training, special offers, events and educational news. Keep in touch Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Youtube Instagram Useful links The Network Our Research Blogs Careers Gender pay gap Contact us Proud to be part of the University of Cambridge We are at the forefront of education. We support teachers, schools and governments around the world to unlock the power of education for every learner. © Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2021 Sitemap Accessibility Privacy Cookies Anti Slavery and Human Trafficking Terms and Conditions Back to top We use cookies. By clicking any link on this page you are giving your consent for us to set cookies Accept