Research Guides: Assessment of Student Learning: Articles

Journals of interest

Assessment Update
Peer-reviewed journal focused on higher ed, covers information & advice on conducting assessments, including student learning & outcomes, faculty instruction, academic programs, student services, & overall institutional functioning.
Journal of Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education
International peer-reviewed journal which publishes papers and reports on all aspects of assessment and evaluation within higher education
New Directions for Teaching & Learning
Peer-reviewed journal presenting ideas and techniques for improving college teaching, based both on the practical expertise of seasoned instructors and on the latest research findings of educational and psychological researchers.

Professional Development Collection
Academic journals and education-focused publications for developing the knowledge of professional educators.
ERIC
Education Resource Information Center government database in an EBSCO interface.

Active learning

Alternative assessment

Authentic assessment

Classroom assessment techniques

Course descriptions

Course design

Course planning

Curriculum

Education, higher - curricula

Educational tests and measurements

Grading

Grading and marking

Learning objectives

Objectives in Teaching

Performance-based assessment

Rubrics

Scoring rubrics

Standard-based Assessment

Student Learning Outcomes

Teaching - organization and administration