Course Description:
Welcome to the advanced NGSS Performance Assessment course offered by StanfordOnline! This comprehensive educational program is designed for educators who have completed SNAP Course 1 (Performance Assessment in the NGSS Classroom) or possess extensive experience with NGSS Appendices E, F, and G, as well as analyzing the dimensions of performance assessment. This course takes your understanding of quality assessment to the next level, focusing on developing high-quality performance tasks aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
What students will learn from the course:
- Advanced procedures for defining performance outcomes in the NGSS classroom
- Techniques for selecting appropriate phenomena for assessment
- Methods for developing tasks that meet high-quality assessment criteria
- Strategies for engaging in effective peer feedback processes
- Enhanced skills in analyzing dimensions of performance assessment
- Deeper understanding of NGSS Appendices E, F, and G
Pre-requisite or skills necessary to complete the course:
To excel in this course, participants should have either:
- Completed SNAP Course 1 (Performance Assessment in the NGSS Classroom)
- Extensive experience using NGSS Appendices E, F, and G
- Proficiency in analyzing the dimensions of performance assessment
What the course will cover:
- Advanced NGSS performance assessment techniques
- Defining performance outcomes aligned with NGSS standards
- Selecting relevant phenomena for assessment tasks
- Developing high-quality assessment tasks
- Peer feedback processes and collaboration
- In-depth analysis of assessment dimensions
- Application of NGSS Appendices E, F, and G
- Reflective assignments and group discussions
- Quality assessment principles and practices
Who this course is for:
This course is ideal for:
- Educators who have completed SNAP Course 1
- Teachers seeking to enhance their NGSS classroom assessment skills
- Curriculum developers focused on science education
- Educational administrators interested in improving assessment practices
- Anyone looking to deepen their understanding of performance-based assessment in science education
How learners can use these skills in the real world:
The skills acquired in this course have immediate practical applications in the educational field. Participants will be able to:
- Design and implement high-quality performance assessments in their NGSS classrooms
- Improve student learning outcomes through targeted assessment strategies
- Collaborate effectively with peers to refine assessment techniques
- Align curriculum and assessment practices with NGSS standards
- Enhance overall teaching effectiveness and student engagement
- Contribute to the development of assessment policies and practices in their schools or districts
By mastering these skills, educators will be better equipped to prepare students for success in science education and beyond, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and scientific inquiry skills that are essential in today's world.
Course Requirements:
To receive a Statement of Accomplishment, participants must complete all required reflections and assignments, which are clearly indicated in the course outline. The course also incorporates group discussions, allowing team members to collaborate and share insights throughout the learning process.
This introductory-level course is conducted in English, with English video transcripts available. Join us at StanfordOnline to elevate your skills in quality assessment and become a leader in NGSS-aligned performance assessment practices!
