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Introduction
The 21st century is often described as a “VUCA” world — one that is volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. With new demands coming from the 21st century workplace, it is imperative for educators in various educational institutions to develop students’ capacities to match the needs of the future workplace. This course aims to equip educators with a better understanding of the principles, perspectives and applications of the assessment approaches in helping their students acquire 21st century competencies. By going through this course, educators will be able to develop a deeper understanding of how to effectively align assessment principles and approaches with the teaching and learning process to achieve the intended student outcomes.
This course is part of:
- Graduate Certificate in Learning and Development
- FlexiMasters in Learning and Development
Learners need to complete the following courses to attain the Graduate Certificate in Learning and Development (12 AU).
- MDP904 Motivation, Volition and Learning in-Action
- MDP907 How to Nurture Creative and Happy Learners (OR DP907A-C)**
- One of the following courses:
- MDP909 Assessment and Development of 21st Century Competencies (OR DP909A-C)**
- MDP906 Personality and Attitude Assessment
Upon completion of all courses, learners will fulfill the AU requirements to attain the FlexiMasters in Learning and Development (16 AU).
**Learners have to complete the entire set of modularised courses to be considered as completing one course.
On completion of the course, the learners should be able to:
3. Identify the different types/modes of assessment and explain their purposes
4. Apply the principles of assessment and rules of evidence in assessments
- Overview of 21st century competencies: policies, frameworks, contexts & practices
- Theories, principles, approaches of traditional and alternative assessments
- Principles of assessment and rules of evidence in assessing 21st century competencies
Standard Course Fee: S$1,122.70
- This course is not SSG-funded.
- All fees stated are inclusive of 9% GST.
- NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.
| COURSE TITLE | ACADEMIC UNIT |
| MDP904 Motivation, Volition and Learning in Action* | 4 |
MDP906 Personality and Attitude Assessment | 4 |
| MDP907 How to Nurture Creative and Happy Learners* | 4 |
| DP907A Discovering My Creative Self: A Psychological Journey | 1 |
| DP907B Discovering My Happy Self: A Psychological Journey | 1 |
| DP907C Discovering My Creative & Happy Self: Further In & Further Out | 2 |
| MDP909 Assessment and Development of 21st Century Competencies | 4 |
| DP909B Designing Task and Rubric for Assessing 21st Century Competencies | 1 |
| DP909C Assessing 21st Century Competencies | 2 |
Listed courses are:
- Credit-bearing and stackable to Graduate Certificate in Learning and Development (total 12AUs) and FlexiMasters in Learning and Development (total 16AUs)
- MDP901, MDP902 are compulsory
*SSG funded and SkillsFuture Credit approved
