UDP ONLINE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMME

EVALUATION CRITERIA
I.

Evaluation procedures and criteria

Continuous assessment will be conducted throughout the module. The course tutor will gather evidence of
participants progress in four areas:
a. Completion of Tasks
Participants are expected to complete all tasks, except for those marked Optional. The platform
keeps a record of all actions performed by participants (access to resources, posts to Forums or
Meeting Rooms, answering Quizzes, etc.). The records and the rubrics below will be used to assess
each participants completion of tasks.
Rubrics for the assessment of Completion of Tasks
Criteria
Completion of
tasks

Excellent
96-100% of tasks are
completed.

Good
81-95% of tasks are
completed.

Average
70-80% of the tasks are
completed.

Poor
Less than 70% of the
tasks are completed.

b. Contribution to E-tivities
All contributions to e-tivities (e.g. posts to Forums or Wikis, participation in Chats, and contributions
to Glossaries) will be assessed qualitatively using the rubrics below.
Rubrics for the assessment of Contribution to E-tivities

Adherence to
instructions

Responsiveness to
discussion and
demonstration of
knowledge and
understanding
gained from
course materials

Adherence to
online protocols*

Good

Average

Poor

All contributions
posted on time.

Most contributions
(80%+) posted on time.

Some contributions (60

-70%) posted on time.

All contributions posted

late or not posted.

Contributions clearly
show that participant
has followed
instructions.

Contributions show
that participant has
followed most
instructions.

Participant followed
some instructions.

Contributions show that

participant has not
followed instructions at
all.

Contributions clearly
show that the
participant has
interpreted and
analysed course
materials, and
incorporated new ideas
into responses /
contributions.

Contributions show
that the participant
has understood course
materials.

Contributions show
that the participant
has accessed course
materials, but has not
fully understood them.

Contributions show that

the participant has not
accessed course
materials.

Contributions always
show that the
participant has read
and understood other
participants
contributions.

Contributions usually
show that the
participant has read
and understood other
participants
contributions.

Contributions show
that the participant
has read and
understood other
participants
contributions.

Contributions show that

the participant has not
read or understood other
participants
contributions.

All online protocols are

followed.

1 online protocol is not

adhered to.

2-3 online protocols

not adhered to.

4 or more online
protocols not adhered to.

Timely discussion
contributions

Excellent

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*Online protocols
Participant respects the established word limit for the task.
Participants contribution is relevant and bears direct relation to the question (does not let the discussion stray).
Participant brings in related prior knowledge (work experience, reading material, prior coursework, etc.).
Participant acknowledges his/her sources.
Participant builds on others responses. Contributions that are limited to 'I agree' or 'Excellent', etc. are avoided. Statements of
agreement (or disagreement) are backed up with reasons, and supported with concepts from course materials or a related example /
experience.
Participant uses proper netiquette (proper language, typing, etc.).

c. Checkpoints
There is an online quiz called Checkpoint at the end of every unit. These quizzes are compulsory,
timed (30 minutes maximum), and can only be attempted once. Grades will be averaged and assessed
as follows:
Criteria

Excellent

Good

Average

Poor

90-100

80-89

65-79

64 or less

Average of grades obtained

NB: There may be other quizzes throughout the module, which are used to diagnose knowledge of a
topic or to check comprehension of course materials. These are not Checkpoints; they are, however,
taken into account for the Completion of Tasks mark (see section a. above).
d. Assignments
Every module involves submitting 2-3 online assignments either individually or in groups. Assignments
are marked by the tutor using the rubrics below.
Rubrics for the assessment of online assignments
Criteria

Excellent

Good

Average

Poor

Assignment submitted
on time.

Assignment is submitted
on time.

Assignment is
submitted on time.

Assignment is submitted
late or not submitted.

Responsiveness to
question and
demonstration of
knowledge and
understanding
gained from course
materials

Assignment fully
answers the question /
task specification, and
incorporates relevant
ideas from course
materials and teaching
experience.

Assignment answers the

question / task
specification. Some
ideas from course
materials or teaching
experience are
mentioned.

Assignment answers
the question / task
specification.

Contributions show that

the participant has not
accessed course
materials.

Clarity of
expression

Assignment is properly
organised; language is
clear and mostly
accurate.

Assignment is
sufficiently well
organised; language is
comprehensible. There
are a few minor
inaccuracies.

Assignment is
organised. Language is
mostly
comprehensible. There
are some inaccuracies.

Assignment is poorly
organised. Language is
often not
comprehensible. There
are major inaccuracies.

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NB: There may be other assignments throughout the module, which are used as a means of sending
information to the tutor. These are not graded assignments; they are, however, taken into account
for the Completion of tasks mark (see section a. above).

II.

Module Overall Grade

A single, overall grade is awarded at the end of the course, based on the aggregate of marks gained in the
four areas described above. There are two pass grades and a fail grade:
Pass with Merit (Excellent in at least 3 areas, Good in the fourth area)
Pass (A combination of Excellent, Good or Average in 3 or 4 areas; Poor in one area)
Fail (Poor in 2 areas or more).

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Participants who earn a pass grade will be awarded a Module Certificate.