Advanced Diploma in Science Education

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

• Applying lessons learned from research publications
• Using various theories to enhance Natural, Physical, and/or Life Sciences teaching and learning practice

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

• Selecting and applying appropriate teaching and learning approaches
• Engaging in constructive conversations with colleagues and like-minded individuals within the educational field

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

• Adhering to ethical standards in teaching and learning of Natural, Physical, and/or Life Sciences Education
• Demonstrating professional standards and respect for the code of conduct for educators

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

• Creating digital resources for classroom learning to challenge and extend learners' conceptual knowledge
• Taking multiple perspectives into account in the design of learning activities
• Using appropriate resource materials in the Natural, Physical, and/or Life Sciences classroom to develop comprehensive pedagogical content knowledge (PCK)

Integrated Assessment:

• Minimum of three summative assessment opportunities per semester module and at least seven per year module
• Substantial assessment opportunity towards the end of a module, weighting at least 50% but not more than 60% of the final mark
• Availability of formative and summative assessment opportunities to support teaching and learning
• Conducting formative assessments to provide feedback, diagnose strengths and weaknesses, and help in planning future learning
• Conducting summative assessments to make judgments about learners' competence
• Ensuring assessment questions are on the correct cognitive level and have an appropriate balance of higher and lower cognitive questions