Micro-credential Advanced Course in Rasch Measurement Theory

Program Overview

This 12-week online course introduces advanced Rasch measurement theory for professionals in assessment and measurement. Participants will analyze real and simulated data using RUMM2030 software and receive a Certificate of Achievement and six PD Points. The course is led by renowned researchers who have advanced Rasch models for measurement.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This course introduces you to advanced principles of Rasch measurement theory in the social sciences. It is a follow-up to Introduction to Classical Test and Rasch Measurement Theories. In this course you will conduct analyses of real and simulated data sets using new features available in RUMM2030 and one assignment where you have the option of analysing your own data. Upon successful completion, you'll receive:

• Six PD Points - stackable for unspecified academic credit in award courses
• A Certificate of Achievement
• A UWA Plus Professional Development Transcript, listing all successfully completed micro-credentials

Other:

• Delivery mode: Online
• Course dates: 22 July 2024 - 30 November 2024
• Registrations close: 15 July 2024
• Duration: 12 weeks
• Effort: 150 hours (including contact hours, personal study time and assessment)
• Academic lead: Prof David Andrich
• Cost: $2,650 inc. GST
• What you'll learn:
• Advanced principles of Rasch measurement theory in the social sciences
• Assess the quality of items used in constructing assessment instruments of achievement, knowledge and attitude using a range of diagnostic tools
• How to write up a Rasch analysis for publication
• Why study this course?

• Study with researchers who have made advancement in in all areas of Rasch models for measurement
• Who should study this course?

• Professionals in assessment and measurement of performance and attitude who know traditional test theory and are interested in learning the principles of modern test theory and Rasch measurement.
• People in education, psychology, health care and health sciences who are concerned with outcome measurement.
• People familiar with Rasch measurement and modern test theory (item response theory) who want to consolidate their understanding of first principles.
• Students enrolled in higher degree studies and who require knowledge and evidence of studying educational and psychological measurement, especially an introduction to traditional and modern test theory.
• Recommended prior study: Advanced statistics and or Introduction to Classical and Rasch Measurement Theories
• What's next after this course?

This is an opportunity to study with researchers who have made advancement in all these fields.