The role of assessment in the design of a curriculum for a degree in geography
- 1 September 1978
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Geography in Higher Education
- Vol. 2 (2) , 74-86
- https://doi.org/10.1080/03098267808708675
Abstract
Decisions about the assessment of courses in higher education will influence the structure of the curriculum. Assessment is necessary not only to inform students and staff, but also for external and predictive purposes. The objectives of assessment are both instructional and expressive, while the kinds of skills tested are mainly those of written and oral communication. The incorporation of all these factors into assessment and curriculum design can be facilitated by using tables and diagrams based on educational theory. Unlike other components of the curriculum, assessment continues to play an active role in curriculum development after the initial design stage.Keywords
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