HPE 560 Measurement, Assessment & Evaluation
This course provides an overview of the theoretical principles of HPE assessment and best practices in measuring learning and skill acquisition in HPE trainees. Learners will discuss issues around validity and reliability, test construction, and standard-setting. They will explore an array of methods of assessing educational achievement commonly used in HPE, such as written multiple-choice exams, work-based observation, performance tests, and simulation-based assessments. Learners will also learn about psychometric theory and how it can be used to develop, augment, and support various types of assessments.