Assessment
Explore the purpose and strategies of assessment in the ChatGPT era, developing effective and equitable tools.
About the course
What is the purpose of assessment? How to assess in the ChatGPT era? In this course, teachers will share with their colleagues around these and other questions, deepening their knowledge about assessment in educational contexts. Together they will analyze course descriptions, developing equitable and effective assessment situations and tools, leveraging artificial intelligence.
How it works
You will join a group of 2 to 5 colleagues, and as a group, you will meet 4 times, either in person or online, at a time you all agree on.
Join a circle
Organize your study group with colleagues during the match period.
Agree on a schedule
Decide the most convenient time for your sessions, online or in person.
Join and collaborate
When the session arrives, connect with your colleagues and complete the activities together.
What's included
Requirements
- Be an active teacher
- Willingness to innovate in assessment practices
- Availability to participate in session 0, tutorials, and peer sessions
Course syllabus
Session 1: Purpose of assessment
- • Understand the purpose of assessment with a focus on continuous improvement of teaching and learning
Session 2: Assessment situations and instruments
- • Adapt assessment situations and instruments, differentiating according to who evaluates and for what purpose
Session 3: Design of assessment situations
- • Design assessment instruments using technology and artificial intelligence when necessary, and applying the Universal Design for Learning approach
Session 4: Design of assessment instruments
- • Create assessments that prevent misuse of AI and promote creative use of it, according to expected learning outcomes
Meet the instructor
Cinthia Peña
Master in Education with a mention in Educational Assessment from PUCV and Final Teaching Practice Tutor. Her areas of specialization include initial teacher training, mentoring, and educational assessment. Her research focuses on teacher accompaniment and professional development, with particular emphasis on promoting historical thinking and good classroom practices.
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