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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Developing Instructionally Embedded Performance Assessment Tools for the NGSS Classroom certification course is taught by a senior research associate and program director from Stanford University. This course is designed to guide participants step-by-step for a three-dimensional assessment approach. This course will also provide the opportunity for participants to engage in a peer-to-peer feedback process with another development team.

This course is designed for participants who have already taken the SNAP Course 1 for performance assessment in the NGSS classroom or for those who have comprehensive experience with NGSS appendices E, F, and G and with analyzing dimensions of a performance assessment.

With this course, participants would learn the procedures for defining performance, and outcomes, selecting phenomena, and developing tasks to meet a set of criteria for high-quality assessments. The course also features embedded questions throughout that are prompts for groups to discuss, while any team member can enter the response thereof for the whole group. There are two enrolment modes for learners to join the self-paced course either paying the fee or free of cost. The verified mode provides unlimited access to the course and a certificate and the free audit mode gives the limited duration of access.

The Highlights

Certification post completion of course
Online mode of study
Self-paced course
Course length 8 weeks
The effort is 4-8 hours/week
Defining outcomes
Selecting phenomena and developing a task
Fulfill a set of criteria for high-quality assessments.
Peer-to-peer review process
Introductory level course
English transcripts for videos
Instructors from Stanford University

Programme Offerings

Course materials
Course syllabus
SNAP design criteria
NGSS standards

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability
no

Certification fee is not applicable for the course.
It is a free online course offered by Stanford Online.

Course	Fee
Developing instructional embedded performance assessment tools for the NGSS classroom	No fee to avail of this course

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Candidates who complete Developing Instructionally Embedded Performance Assessment Tools for the NGSS Classroom will receive a statement of accomplishment of the course post completion of all reflections and assignments.

What you will learn

Teaching skills

By taking this course on Developing Instructionally Embedded Performance Assessment Tools for the NGSS Classroom, candidates can expect to learn the following:

Evaluate an assessment using quality criteria for NGSS
Use NGSS resources to unpack a performance expectation for assessment
Develop and evaluate performance outcomes
Select a phenomenon
Development of performance tasks

Who it is for

Teacher

Developing instructional embedded performance assessment tools for the NGSS classroom Certification Course is ideal for the following individuals:

Teachers, lecturers, and academicians
Instructors and HoDs
Students who want to understand performance assessment processes and tools

Admission Details

Candidates can easily register for the Developing Instructionally Embedded Performance Assessment Tools for the NGSS Classroom certification course by edX in a few simple steps. Candidates can participate in the course by creating an account or logging in using their social media accounts on edX's website.

Interested participants can follow the steps listed below to enrol in the program:

Step 1. Visit the edX website here: https://www.edx.org/course/developing-instructionally-embedded-performance-assessments-for-the-ngss-classroom-course-2 and click on the 'enrol now' button. X

Step 2. Participants can use their pre-existing accounts on edX to log in or create a new one using their social accounts on Facebook, Gmail, and Microsoft or create a new account by filling out the details.

Step 3. After logging in, the candidate can view the Developing Instructionally Embedded Performance Assessment Tools for the NGSS Classroom course details and outlines

Step 4. Participants can download the course offerings like videos, course materials, and SNAP design criteria

Step 5. After enrolling in the course, participants can start watching videos of the

Certification Course and access the study materials, peer reviews, etc.

Step 6. Participants can then access all study files and learn at their own pace.

The Syllabus

Course Introduction

Performance Assessments for NGSS (3 Questions)

Laying a foundation for a 3D performance assessment

Meeting materials and discussions
Meeting report (2 questions)
Debrief & reflection (3 Questions)

Introduction
Developing an IEA
Developing a SPA

Meeting materials and discussions
Meeting report (2 questions)
Debrief & reflection (3 Questions)

Thank You!
Course Completion Confirmation

Evaluation process

Candidates need to complete all assessments and reflections under the course to receive a statement of accomplishment which can be printed as a hard copy.

Instructors

Stanford Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Do I need a group to do this course?

No, it is possible to take this course on an individual basis. However, it is advisable to at least have another colleague from a different grade or subject who can develop their own tasks and meet you for the peer-to-peer review sessions in person.

2: What is the duration and effort required for this course?

The entire duration of the course is about 20-30 hours. On average, you would require to put in an effort of 4-8 hours per week for the 8-week long course.

3: Can one use this course as a professional development credit?

Once you have successfully completed all reflections and assignments in the course, you can print a confirmation of course completion from edX's website.

4: Who are the lecturers of this program?

The course will be presented by Cathy Zozakiewicz (Sr. Research Associate, Stanford Centre for Assessment, Learning & Equity, Stanford University) and Jill Wertheim (Program Director, Stanford Centre for Assessment, Stanford University).

5: How can I find a peer feedback team?

In case the participants cannot find another development team for the peer-to-peer review session, they can try to find a group for virtual meetings. The discussions section can have another group looking for a partner team for the session. Participants can click on "Show discussion" to see other posts for the same.

6: Are there any prerequisites for undertaking this course?

The Developing Instructionally embedded performance assessment tools for the NGSS classroom course is designed as a second in series. To undertake this course, participants should be familiar with Course 1 or have substantial experience with unpacking a Performance Expectation (PE) using Appendix E, F & G or analyzing an assessment and student work of the three-dimensional evidence.

7: Does this course have to be followed in a particular order?

Yes. The course has to be followed in a particular order with the peer review sessions on specific dates for the convenience of all participants.

8: When are the course contents accessible?

You can get access to the course material and related videos by simply enrolling in the Developing Instructionally embedded performance assessment tools for the NGSS classroom course without any cost. The peer-to-peer sessions are, however, on specific dates upon completion of a session syllabus.