Competence-Oriented Examinations (HD25_26_09)

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Exams often cause sleepless nights not only for students, but also for lecturers. The responsibility that teachers take on in their function as examiners is great, especially among new teachers. Therefore, the workshop will focus on the following questions: 

What functions do different exams have? What do I have to consider when preparing, conducting and marking an examination? How can I design an examination so that it is competence-oriented, meets the test quality criteria, is legally error-free and is fair for both the examinee and the examiner? What are the advantages and disadvantages of different forms of examinations with regard to competence orientation? And how do ChatGPT and other AI applications affect our testing and grading?

The answers to these questions will help in the preparation, implementation and follow-up of a successful examination.

Learning outcomes: The participants will …

• will be able to apply learning objective taxonomy as a basis for grading.
• will be able to know the advantages and disadvantages of different types of examinations. 
• will be able to use test quality criteria of an examination to avoid judgement errors.
• will be able to consider important legal aspects.

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