Course Description
Validity is fundamental to all testing operations. The course covers seminal theories, critical perspectives, as well as prominent validation research of critical importance to professionals working in diverse industry settings.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
Identify and explain key concepts and terminology used in validity theory and validation.
Analyze and evaluate major perspectives on validity and contemporary validation approaches.
Apply and justify appropriate validation frameworks to research, assessment, and/or professional practice.
Course Grading Information:
Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
Assignment 1: Purposeful, critical summary of primary issues in the AERA, APA, NCME (2014) Standards. Identify a purpose or an audience for which/whom you need to prepare a purposeful summary of primary issues presented in the Standards. | 20% |
Assignment 2: During one of the class sessions you will be asked to present an article(s) from the course readings. As part of your presentation, you are responsible for making sure that critical issues are engaged with. | 30% |
Assignment 3: Prepare and deliver a professional conference-style presentation based on articles and/or documents (not assigned in this course) that examine historical and contemporary perspectives on validity and validation. Your presentation should critically discuss the literature and apply and justify an appropriate validation framework for a research, assessment, or professional practice context. | 0% |
Participation/Professionalism: Course participants are expected to contribute actively to the course through discussion, comments, and reports. Assignments should be submitted, and exams should be taken when scheduled. Arrangements to turn in late work or schedule an alternative exam date must be made prior to the due date. | 10% |
Attendance/Participation:
Course participants are expected to contribute actively to the course through discussion, comments, and reports. Assignments should be submitted, and exams should be taken when scheduled. Arrangements to turn in late work or schedule an alternative exam date must be made prior to the due date.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.