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Online Articles and Journals
Books
Angelo, T., and Cross, K.P. (1993). Classroom assessment techniques, 2nd edition. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers.
Angelo and Cross present the fundamentals of assessment at the course level. They provide over 50 assessment activities that can be used in different classroom settings for various outcomes. Activities are prescribed for both undergraduate and graduate classrooms. |
Astin, A.W. (1993) Assessment for excellence: The philosophy and practice of assessment and evaluation in higher educaiton. American Council on Education Series in Higher Education. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx.
Astin focuses on the co-curriculur nature of higher education. He presents assessment fundamentals for the classroom and beyond. |
| Banta, T.W., Lund, J.P., Black, K.E., and Oblander, F.W. (1996) Assessment in practice: Putting principles to work on college campuses. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers. |
Bresciani, M. (2006). Outcomes-based academic and co-curricular program review. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing, LLC.
Bresciani provides explanation and examples of good practices in assessment. She gives case studies and information from 43 institutions identified as established leaders in assessment, to demonstrate what has worked. The focus is on creating a culture of assessment of learning, service, and research. |
| Kuh, G.D., Kinzie, L., Schuh, J.H., and Whitt, E.J. (2005). Assessing conditions to enhance educational effectiveness: The inventory for student engagement and success. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers. |
Maki, P.L. (2004). Assessing for learning: Building a sustainable commitment across the institution. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing, LLC.
Maki provides sound fundamentals of assessment. The book also includes some templates that can be used by departments revising their assessment, or looking for mature methods of assessment. Tools included are curriculum mapping templates and rubrics. |
| Pascarella, E. and Terenzini, P. (1991). How college affects students: Findings and insights from twenty years of research. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers. |
Suskie, L. (2004). Asssessing student learning: A common sense guide. Bolton, MA: Anker Publishing.
Suskie presents guidelines for the fundamentals of assessment. The basics of assessment and good assessment practices are described. Steps for conducting assessment, including identification of student learning outcomes, measures, and targets, are stated. Information about rubrics, portfolios, test questions, and surveys is also provided.
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| Walvoord, B. (2004). Assessment clear and simple: A practical guide for institutions, departments, and general education. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers. |
| Walvoord, B. and McCarthy, L.P. (1990). Thinking and writing in college. Urbana, IL: National Council of Teachers of English. |
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