This course focuses on student assessment and evaluation practices in nursing education. Students will explore the theoretical basis for evaluation, in addition to practical applications and strategies. Student will be prepared to utilize both traditional and non-traditional methods of assessment to assess student learning outcomes. This course includes content on providing meaningful feedback;test construction and psychometric evaluation; the development and grading of written assignments; evaluation in the clinical performance; and the use of self-assessment. Current trends in assessment and evaluation within nursing education will be explored, in addition to the tension between traditional and amancipatory pedagogies. [ 3 credits ]