Enhancing and improving educational practices, processes, and
policies as a result of evidence-based decision-making and
change implementation is the purpose of the assessment process,
and is the main crux of the assessment cycle. The documentation
of the process and resulting decision-making is important for
being organized, transparent, and accountable. A critical
component of effective assessment is the planning process.
Planning is important because when it takes place, proper
attention is given to all aspects of the assessment process: -
Appropriate methodology considering the goal or outcome being
assessed - Data analysis needs and the resources available -
Options for sampling - Use and review of results - How results
will be shared - How the information will be used for improving
teaching and learning or institutional effectiveness Assessment
planning is an activity that a program or department should
undertake at the beginning of their assessment cycle timeframe,
which is usually the academic year. A