CURRICULUM

UNIVERSITY OF RIZAL PHILIPPINES (2001)

SYSTEM

• University of Rizal System Curriculum Evaluation

• Topics Covered:

  • Alternative Assessment

  • Human Issues of Evaluation

  • Challenges in the 21st Century

• Author: Debralyn M. Arriola

Alternative Assessment

• Defined as methods to measure student knowledge and skills, alternative to traditional tests (e.g., multiple-choice).

Evaluations in Education

• States and districts striving to align tests with standards.

• Performance assessment must engage students in real-world tasks.

• Authenticity in assessments is crucial.

Performance Assessments

• Involves open-ended tasks that require students to demonstrate knowledge.

• Example: Writing exercise might not always be authentic if too guided by the teacher.

Comparison of Alternative Assessment and Traditional Assessment

Portfolios: A Popular Alternative Assessment Method

• Offers evidence of student understanding over time.

  • Different types include:

    • Showcase Portfolios

    • Growth Portfolios

    • Process Portfolios

    • Cumulative Portfolios

Types of Portfolios

• Showcase Portfolios: Highlight specific achievements.

• Growth Portfolios: Visual representation of skills over time.

• Process Portfolios: Document procedural knowledge.

• Cumulative Portfolios: Comprehensive collection of a year's work categorized by students and teachers.

Human Issues of Evaluation

• Students risk being viewed merely as commodities.

• Standardized tests may not capture the true equity of student experiences.

• Fairness in evaluation is a key concern: alternative means are explored.

• Evaluations should encourage collaboration, not competition.

Challenges in the 21st Century

• Need to critically assess educational focuses amid societal chaos.

• Emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and Arts.

• The importance of critical evaluation of accessed information.

• Gardner's definition of beauty in experiences:

  • Must be interesting, memorable, and inviting for revisiting.

Conclusion

• Emphasis on nurturing well-rounded individuals through thoughtful evaluation and assessment strategies.