Are you a food science educator who would like to learn more about assessment but aren’t sure where to start? This course will help enhance your understanding of basic assessment theory and practices as applied to food science. Whether you are looking to improve your courses or are responsible for data reporting for institutional or accreditation purposes, this course will provide you with the foundational tools toward your assessment goals.
Course Modules:
ü What is assessment?
ü What are the 3 basic steps of assessment?
ü Are there different types of assessment?
ü What is outcomes-based assessment?
ü How are outcomes assessed?
ü What are assessment pitfalls?
ü Where can I find resources on assessment?
ü Can my department receive customized assessment support?
After completing this course, you will be able to:
ü Identify the importance and different levels of assessment
ü Apply different types of assessments and techniques to food science contexts
ü Design and implement assessments at the lesson, course, or program level
Intended Audience(s):
Food science educators, teaching assistants, chairs of food science departments.
Course Instructor:
Alexandra Santau, Ph.D., Director of Academic Excellence & Higher Education Review Board, IFT
Are you a food science educator who would like to learn more about assessment but aren’t sure where to start? This course will help enhance your understanding of basic assessment theory and practices as applied to food science. Whether you are looking to improve your courses or are responsible for data reporting for institutional or accreditation purposes, this course will provide you with the foundational tools toward your assessment goals.
Course Modules:
ü What is assessment?
ü What are the 3 basic steps of assessment?
ü Are there different types of assessment?
ü What is outcomes-based assessment?
ü How are outcomes assessed?
ü What are assessment pitfalls?
ü Where can I find resources on assessment?
ü Can my department receive customized assessment support?
After completing this course, you will be able to:
ü Identify the importance and different levels of assessment
ü Apply different types of assessments and techniques to food science contexts
ü Design and implement assessments at the lesson, course, or program level
Intended Audience(s):
Food science educators, teaching assistants, chairs of food science departments.
Course Instructor:
Alexandra Santau, Ph.D., Director of Academic Excellence & Higher Education Review Board, IFT
