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Peer reviewedFong, Bobby – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1988
There is no one test or approach that is sufficient to serve all the objectives and purposes of assessment within the major. A multidimensional approach combining locally developed procedures such as theses, portfolios, orals, external examiners, with standardized tests is an effective strategy. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, College Instruction, Degree Requirements, Departments
Peer reviewedGreenberg, Karen L. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1988
Writing is central to learning and to evaluation of student progress. Holistically scored writing samples, portfolios, and evaluative grids provide effective assessments of writing proficiency and show students that writing is an essential communication skill. Writing assignments also can be used to evaluate learning in a discipline. (Author)
Descriptors: Assignments, College Instruction, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education
Peer reviewedSimosko, Susan – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1988
Recognizing adults' prior college-level learning requires a substantial investment of faculty time to identify learning outcomes and standards of performance, but the benefits are great for students and faculty alike. (Author)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Adult Students, College Credits, Equivalency Tests
