Evaluation of Learning (PIDP 3230)

The Evaluation of Learning course examines the practices that support the assessment and evaluation strategies used in education and training. The course provides the knowledge and skills to design and implement a comprehensive strategy for obtaining information that is used to inform learners of their progress and guide them to successful completion. The course enables the participants to plan, construct and use assessment instruments that are appropriate and ethical to their teaching context.
Course code: PIDP 3230
Credits: 3.0
Length: 45.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=PIDP&number=3230

Schedule 1

PIDP 3230 schedule for programs:

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location
40432February 3, 2025
to April 13, 2025
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  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Online
40448March 3, 2025
to May 11, 2025
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  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Online

Schedule 2

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location
42868April 7, 2025
to June 15, 2025
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  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Online
60909May 5, 2025
to July 13, 2025
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  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Online
60897June 2, 2025
to August 10, 2025
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  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Online
60922July 7, 2025
to September 14, 2025
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  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Online
60942August 5, 2025
to October 10, 2025
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  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Online

Additional Information

  • Assessment and evaluation terminology and concepts
  • Theories and approaches to evaluation and assessment
  • Ethical issues in assessment and evaluation
  • Knowledge assessment instruments
  • Performance assessment instruments (rubrics, rating guides and checklists)
  • Informal assessment strategies
  • Curriculum Alignment
  • Evaluation strategies

1. Actual curriculum products / portfolio created and used by the applicant in their workplace which are judged equivalent to the curriculum documents required in the PIDP 3230 course assignments.
2. A successful interview with the SIE Department Head or one of the full-time SIE faculty.
3. An essay in which the applicant describes the development of their thinking related to the themes, issues, and concepts of the 3230 course.

Please contact the School of Instructor Education at 604.871.7488 or 604.871.7499 or by email at sie@vcc.ca to apply. 

For more information, please see the PIDP Program Content Guide

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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