| Event: |
GSPDT: Assessment Strategies Beyond Traditional Exams |
| Starts: |
Thursday 10/2/2025 10:30 AM |
| Ends: |
Thursday 10/2/2025 11:30 AM |
| Location: |
Zoom
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| Presenters: |
Graduate Teaching Consultants, Center for Teaching Excellence |
| Hosted By: |
Center for Teaching Excellence |
| Contact Information: |
cte@tamu.edu |
| Description: |
Rethink assessment in this session by exploring strategies that move beyond traditional exams. This session will explore both formative and summative assessment. By the end of the session, you will have creative ways to evaluate student learning while supporting engagement, critical thinking, and skill development across disciplines.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to…
1. Identify alternative assessment methods suited to different learning objectives.
2. Describe the benefits and challenges of non-exam assessments.
3. Compare traditional and alternative assessments in terms of student learning outcomes.
4. Develop an assessment plan that aligns with course goals and promotes deeper learning. |