Redesigning an educational assessment program

Changing educational assessment program represent a challenge to any organization. This change usually aims to achieve reliable and valid tests and assessment program that make a shift from individual assessment method to an integral program intertwined with the educational curriculum. This paper examines critically the recent developments in the assessment theory and practice, and establishes practical advices for redesigning educational assessment programs. Faculty development, availability of resources, administrative support, and competency based education are prerequisites to an effective successful change. Various elements should be considered when re­designing assessment program such as curriculum objectives, educational activities, standard set­tings, and program evaluation. Assessment programs should be part of the educational activities rather than being a separate objective on its own, linked to students high quality learning.