Measurement and Evaluation in Education

Qualification Awarded

Master's degree in Measurement and Evaluation in Education

Level of Qualification

Second Cycle (Master's Degree)

Recognition of Prior Learning

Lateral transfer is possible for students of master's and doctorate programmes who have successfully completed at least one semester at another department of the same university and the same institute, or at a master's and doctorate programme of another equivalent institute of another higher education institute. According to the related bylaws, the courses that a lateral transfer student should take within the scope of 'Programme Adjustment' are determined by the committee of the relevant department. The determination of which and how many of the previously taken courses should be recognized within scope of the minimum course load, is suggested by the advisor and the committee of the relevant department,as well. "Full Recognition" is provided upon the approval of those courses by the board of chairs of relevant institute.

Kocaeli University guarantees in advance that all credits gained and courses received by an Erasmus student after the mobility abroad will be fully recognized and transferred into Kocaeli University system and upon arrival with the approval of the authorities and the student. While preparing the" Erasmus Credit Transfer and Grade Equivalency Table" the ECTS grades are transmitted to Kocaeli University grading system.

Turkish higher education institutions are in the start-up phase about the recognition of informal and non formal education. However; computer and foreign language skills that students improve on their own, are evaluated through exemption examinations by the university. Students who prove to be proficient in such exams are exempted from related course(s).

Program Competencies

• To be able to comprehend the place of measurement and evaluation in education and psychology.
• To be able to interpret the basic concepts specific to the field of measurement and evaluation.
• To be able to follow the developments in the field in our country and in the world.
• To able to evaluate the psychometric properties of measurement results.
• To able to adapt the measurement tools developed in different cultures and for different purposes (selection, classification, placement, guidance etc.).
• To be able to develop measurement tools suitable for different purposes.
• To be able to calculate the psychometric properties of items in a measurement tool.
• To have advanced knowledge to use and mathematical and statistical methods and techniques needed in the measurement of psychological structures.
• To be able to explain distinguishing features and characteristics of fundamental theories of measurement and evaluation.
• To be able to distinguish the aims of national and international exams and explain their contribution to the field of measurement and education.
• To able to explain the nature, purpose, usage and creation methods of large-scale tests.
• To be able to benefit from online environments in test development and interpretation of test results.
• To be able to understand the nature, purpose, usage and measurement methods of performance measurement.
• To be able to apply the knowledge of the field of measurement and evaluation in interdisciplinary studies.
• To be able to distinguish the features of scientific writing.
• To be able to search literature and sources.
• To be able to explain quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods.
• To be able to conclude by selecting the appropriate scientific research methods and techniques and carrying out the research in solving an educational problem.
• To be able to distinguish and use statistical techniques suitable for the research problem.
• To be able to use statistical package programs in analyzing data.
• To able to report research results.
• To comply with the ethical rules.

Key Competencies

• The ability to transmit knowledge and opinions verbally and in the written form
• The ability to evaluate knowledge and skills critically
• The ability to work independently and to take responsibilities
• Being inclined to work collaboratively
• The ability to learn and manage to learn
• The ability to use digital literacy skills
• The ability to use a foreign language at the level of professional communication
• The ability to adopt and obey the rules of scientific etiquette
• The ability to take initiative and make attempts in order to turn thoughts into action
• The ability to use the knowledge and skill of scientific research
• The ability to manage and direct work
• The ability to care for social and cultural values
• The ability to use multiple perspectives on different topics
• Mathemetical ability and the ability to use science and technology
• The ability to self-express in the fields that could contribute to personal development (i.e. art, sports, etc.)

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Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

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