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TIPS ON BUILDING AND USING COMPETENCY ASSESSMENTS
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Credential Evaluation
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Collection of Evidence
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Written Examinations
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Structured Interviews
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Portfolio
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Reflective, Self Analysis
Observation,Demonstrations,
Simulations
Types of Assessment Tools / Strategies
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Written Examinations
Types of Assessment Tools
DESCRIPTION
“Individuals respond to a series of specific questions, often in the form of essays, short answer or multiple-choice test items. They are most often used to assess knowledge about a specific subject.” – THE MANUAL
EXAMPLES ON HOW IT IS USED
Various formats, e.g. Multiple-choice exams, abstract, articles, critical incidents reports, dissertations, essays
Summative, ‘high stakes’, e.g. placement tests, certification exams
Formative, e.g. test of learning offered in a course
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Structured Interviews
Types of Assessment Tools
EXAMPLES ON HOW IT IS USED
Various formats, e.g. job or placement interviews, component of simulation or demonstration
Summative, ‘high stakes’, e.g. element of certification or licensure exam
Formative, e.g. preparing for job interviews
DESCRIPTION
“Interviews allow individuals to describe in detail what they know and can do, how they have solved problems, and responded to contingencies, etc.” – THE MANUAL
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Demonstrations, Simulations, Observations
Types of Assessment Tools
EXAMPLES ON HOW IT IS USED
Various formats, e.g. Objective Structured Clinical Evaluation (OSCE), performance evaluations
Summative, ‘high stakes’, e.g. element of certification or licensure exam
Formative, e.g. practicing skills in a learning setting
DESCRIPTION
“Individuals are assessed against the assessment criteria as they perform the task. They are observed in either a ‘natural’ setting or in a simulated situation.” – THE MANUAL
Observation,Demonstrations,
Simulations
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DESCRIPTION
“A portfolio is generally a more formal and organized collection of evidence developed by an individual. It may be paper based or digital.” – THE MANUAL
Portfolio
Types of Assessment Tools
Evidence of achievement of learning outcomes/occupational standards and experience
EXAMPLES ON HOW IT IS USED
To prepare for, and use in various opportunities, e.g. entrance requirements, academic credit, job interviews
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DESCRIPTION
“Self-assessments allow an individual to match specific knowledge, skills, and abilities against established criteria.” – THE MANUAL
Reflection, Self-Analysis, Self-Assessment
Types of Assessment Tools
EXAMPLES ON HOW IT IS USED
Various formats, e.g. training and development needs assessment, ‘interest inventory’
Formative, e.g. part of end-of course study/preparation for exam
Diagnostic, e.g. towards the development of a learning plan
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DESCRIPTION
“A collection of proof of learning. It will demonstrate an individual’s knowledge, skills and abilities.” – THE MANUAL
Collection of Evidence
Types of Assessment Tools
EXAMPLES ON HOW IT IS USED
Various formats, e.g. log books, notations, product samples, skills passport
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Credential or Qualification Evaluation
Types of Assessment Tools
EXAMPLES ON HOW IT IS USED
For example, a transcript that articulates credential equivalency for the specific application
DESCRIPTION
“An individual’s education and training credentials, or professional qualifications are evaluated to determine authenticity and relevance to Canadian standards. This process compares the credential documents to Canadian standards for a course, program, professional license or employment expectations.” – THE MANUAL
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Plot of General Benefits, Limitations
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Further Examples of Assessment Tools
Types of Assessment Tools/Strategies
Abstract
Annotated bibliographies
Assessment stations
Journal articles
Case studies
Concept maps
Critical incident accounts
Debates, oral arguments, mock court
Dissertation
Essay
Field report
In-basket/tray exercises
Lab report
Learning logs/records
Make or design something
Multiple-choice questions
Observation
Online discussion boards
Oral presentations
Problem sets
Portfolios
Reflective diaries
Research projects/group projects
Role play
Simulations
Wiki / blogs
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Who is Doing the Assessing?
Peer AssessmentSelf Assessment External, Third-Party Assessment
Multiple Forms of Assessment
(This linked to the purpose/objectives of the assessment)
Diagnostic, Learning, Professional Development
Diagnostic, Learning, PD, Performance Evaluation
Measure of achievement/ learning, compliance
Complexity, risk, consequence requires multiple evidence
LOW STAKES HIGH STAKES
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What form of Assessment is the Right One?
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© 2017 Tourism HR Canada, All Rights Reserved › STEC JUNE 2017 EDUCATORS FORUM › Slide 19 of 84
Creating an Assessment StrategyDue Diligence
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Typical Assessment PlanTesting Specifications / Testing Blueprint
Introduction, Statement of Purpose, Reason
Pre-requisites, Required Conditions
Assessment Process
Structural Variables
Content Weighting and Coverage
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Situational and Contextual Variables
Standard Setting and Scoring, Data Analysis Procedures
Suggested Renewal/Maintenance Requirements
Who
Why
What
Where
When
How
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Typical Testing Blueprint ContentTesting Specifications
Introduction, Statement of Purpose
Pre-requisites, Required Conditions
Assessment Process
Structural Variables
Content Weighting and Coverage
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Situational and Contextual Variables
Standard Setting and Scoring, Data Analysis Procedures
Suggested Renewal/Maintenance Requirements
The context, e.g.:
› Purpose, e.g. formative, summative, instructional, guidance
› Intended uses and outcomes
› The assessment criteria that informs the assessment
Compliance with regulations
High stakes: failure to perform can lead to fatality
Assessment of the worker: the specific function they undertake
as part of the supply chain
Based on competencies that support compliance
requirements
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Typical Testing Blueprint ContentTesting Specifications
Introduction, Statement of Purpose
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Assessment Process
Structural Variables
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Situational and Contextual Variables
Standard Setting and Scoring, Data Analysis Procedures
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Statement on minimum requirements of:
› The candidate (i.e. what qualifies them to be eligible for assessment or designation)
› The process, e.g. what must be completed or supplied in order to be eligible
Education or training?
Experience (type, quantity)?
Language proficiency?
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Typical Testing Blueprint ContentTesting Specifications
Introduction, Statement of Purpose
Pre-requisites, Required Conditions
Assessment Process
Structural Variables
Content Weighting and Coverage
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Standard Setting and Scoring, Data Analysis Procedures
Suggested Renewal/Maintenance Requirements
Selected methods and rationale, e.g.
› Type and length of exam
› Time to complete› Administrative
conditions› Method of delivery› Scoring procedures› Assessment aids
Order of operation
Think about the conditions and constraints that inform the process…
• Employer is doing the assessment
• Assessing current employees on select functions/skills, unique to each worker
• Done while on the job in a normal work context
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Typical Testing Blueprint ContentTesting Specifications
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Assessment Process
Structural Variables
Content Weighting and Coverage
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Situational and Contextual Variables
Standard Setting and Scoring, Data Analysis Procedures
Suggested Renewal/Maintenance Requirements
Presentation/format of the assessment
Length of the assessment
Cognitive domains addressed
Range and conditions, where applicable, e.g.: time constraints, location
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Typical Testing Blueprint ContentTesting Specifications
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Assessment Process
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Standard Setting and Scoring, Data Analysis Procedures
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Explicit summary of content areas (from assessment criteria), showing the relative importance and weighting of content
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Typical Testing Blueprint ContentTesting Specifications
Introduction, Statement of Purpose
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Assessment Process
Structural Variables
Content Weighting and Coverage
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Situational and Contextual Variables
Standard Setting and Scoring, Data Analysis Procedures
Suggested Renewal/Maintenance Requirements
Statement on the cognitive abilities represented by the assessment criteria and how this is concordant to the assessment strategy
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Typical Testing Blueprint ContentTesting Specifications
Introduction, Statement of Purpose
Pre-requisites, Required Conditions
Assessment Process
Structural Variables
Content Weighting and Coverage
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Situational and Contextual Variables
Standard Setting and Scoring, Data Analysis Procedures
Suggested Renewal/Maintenance Requirements
Typical job incumbent profile
Job context and setting
Other profession-related contexts
Factors to consider:Worker profile, e.g. • Type of experience• Level of education• Language proficiency• Cultural factorsJob context, e.g. • Environment• Pace• Level of supervision• Required tools/aids used
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Typical Testing Blueprint ContentTesting Specifications
Introduction, Statement of Purpose
Pre-requisites, Required Conditions
Assessment Process
Structural Variables
Content Weighting and Coverage
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Situational and Contextual Variables
Standard Setting and Scoring, Data Analysis Procedures
Suggested Renewal/Maintenance Requirements
Scoring rules and method, and the methodology/ies used to establish protocol
Where applicable, decision making rules for:
› handling multiple source of evidence
› determining authenticity, currency, sufficiency of evidence
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Typical Testing Blueprint ContentTesting Specifications
Introduction, Statement of Purpose
Pre-requisites, Required Conditions
Assessment Process
Structural Variables
Content Weighting and Coverage
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Situational and Contextual Variables
Standard Setting and Scoring, Data Analysis Procedures
Suggested Renewal/Maintenance Requirements
Recommendations for maintenance of the credential, where applicable
Description of recommended administrative practices to monitor assessment results and to make decisions on changes, e.g. address errata, make updates
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Administratively feasible• For example: centralized approach• For example: supported by current LMS and staff resources
Publicly credible• Viewed as important to the public: ‘should be up-to-date’• Increased trust in services rendered
Professionally acceptable• Provides competitive advantage (for employment, contracts)• Meaningful approach and appropriate effort: value proposition
Legally defensible• Conforms to psychometric requirements, where necessary• Lawful
Economically affordable• Cost effective• Priced at a level the market can bear; sees as ‘value’, fair
National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Institute for Credentialing Excellence
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Planning Development
Assess Candidate Support
Steps for Development of Effective Assessments
Administration
DETERMINE AND PREPARE
ASSESSMENT STRATEGY AND SPECIFICATIONS
ADAPT OR DEVELOP AND
VALIDATE ASSESSMENT
CONTENT, INSTRUMENTS
AND SUPPORTING TOOLS
PREPARE ANDCONDUCT
ASSESSMENT;GATHER FURTHER
EVIDENCE, AS NEEDED;
INTERPRET RESULTS AND
PREPARE REPORT
FEEDBACK TO CANDIDATE
GUIDANCE, SUPPORT
REVIEW OF TEST RESULTS, MISUSE ISSUES, SECURITY OF ASSESSMENTS,
ENACTING REVISIONS
* This is an example of the phases, e.g. not all applies where standardized testing is in place
Monitoring Results, Quality
Assurance
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Putting it to the TestUsing an Assessment Tool
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Mini Multiple-Choice Exam
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Answer the six questions
5 MINUTES
Debrief as a Group
A FEW TAKE-AWAYS
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Role of Assessor
Plan assessment activities
Develop / prepare assessment
strategies, tools
Assess competence
Follow up from assessment
process
Contribute to quality assurance,
review
On-going professional development
Professionalism, Interpersonal Skills Knowledge
Communication skills, dealing with difficult situations… Assessment tools, system, profession/domain…
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Technical, Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
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A+?
OVERVIEW
Rater/Assessor
BiasHalo Effect, Halo Error
Central Tendency
Leniency Bias
Strictness Bias
Cross-Cultural Biases
Personal Prejudice
Recency Effect/Error
Impaired Judgment
Self-Rater Bias
Time Delay, Waning Memory
Structural / Systemic Bias
Calibration Bias
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DEFINITIONSACCOMMODATION
Adaptations to test format or administration that maintain the same construct and produce results that
are comparable to those obtained by individuals who do not use accommodations
MODIFICATIONAdaptations to test format or administration that change the construct being measured in order to
make it accessible for designated students while retaining as much of the original construct as possible
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GuidanceAccommodation Examples
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Scribe Assistance Technology
Adapted Language
Recorded Responses
Spoken Examination
Administration
Use of Interpreter
Adjusted Physical
Environment
Allotment of More Time
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Safeguards Against Inappropriate Use
Assessment Instruments, Results
Explicit, published statement on what the assessment is for and where it
should not be used
Ongoing evidencethe assessment is
‘performing’ for the intended purpose
and audience
Corroborating evidence when assessment is
used for special purposes
Published resultsshould be
descriptive to help interpret meaning and application
Follow consistent and prescribed administrative
protocol (no exceptions)
Educate/support users of the results,
e.g. information, tools, guidance
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LEAD PRESENTER/FACILITATOR
Philip Mondor, President › PrésidentTourism HR Canada › RH Tourisme CanadaAnd Emerit Consulting
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Tourism HR Canada works on behalf of 1.8 millionworkers and 200,000 businesses across Canada, servingone of Canada’s most prosperous and growing industries.Its main goals include improving the quality and mobilityof the tourism workforce, and undertaking workforcedevelopment initiatives that help individual businessesand regions maintain the skilled workforce they need toprosper.
Emerit Consulting is the business division of Tourism HRCanada that specializes in labour market projects. Withover 25 years of experience, Emerit is a world leader in thedevelopment of competency-based training, peopleassessment (psychometric services), competency/standards-setting, voluntary certification and designationprograms, accreditation programs, and specialized labourmarket research. Emerit Consulting has a long history inworking with Essential Employability Skills, LanguageBenchmarks, Occupational Standards, and other jobanalyses models, including the development of world-recognized methodologies and managing the application oruse of these products in a wide range of labour marketproducts.
The consultancy team has a strong understanding of a widenumber of sectors and industry groups, with projects thatspan 18 sectors. Emerit Consulting has had the privilege ofworking for clients in 15 countries (and growing).