Center for Excellence in TeachingTypes of assessment
A non-exhaustive list of types of assessments, along with an indication of whether each type of assessment is best suited to individual or group work, and large or small classes.
Resources: Learning objectives
Designing reflection assessments
A description of a five-step model that instructors can use in designing in-class reflective assignments.
An overview of Bloom’s Taxonomy
A video describing Bloom’s Taxonomy and how it can be applied to learning objectives and course design.
Introduction to assessments and alignment
A video describing the process of course alignment and an introduction to assessments.
Learning Objectives
A video describing how to create course learning objectives.
Course alignment grid
An explanation of course alignment, how to achieve it using a course alignment grid template, and sample grid of a well-aligned course.
Writing learning objectives
A concise how-to process for developing specific and measurable course learning objectives. Intended as an introduction for new instructors or a reminder for experienced instructors.
Learning objectives FAQ
A list of common questions from instructors regarding learning objectives and best-practice answers.
Bloom’s Taxonomy
An introduction to Bloom’s Taxonomy and its use in designing course learning objectives and assessments.