Assessment Methods

PSY101 ยท Formative + Summative ยท AI-Integrated Assessment Design
๐Ÿ“4.1 Formative Assessment (During Class)
ToolDescriptionPedagogy LinkAI Integration
Pre-Class Quiz
Mentimeter
5-question diagnostic submitted before class; results reviewed at start of session to surface misconceptions Activates prior schema; provides baseline for learning comparison โ€”
AI Journal Check
AI-Focused
Instructor reviews students' pre-class AI reflection journals for evidence of critical evaluation of AI limitations Self-assessment of initial AI skepticism; serves as discussion seed in 3a Students demonstrate whether they identified AI inaccuracies or biases
Group AI Example Critiques
Segment 1
Worksheet evaluating AI's classical conditioning examples โ€” label US/UR/NS/CS/CR, flag operant mislabels, identify cultural limits Peer-driven error identification and co-construction of accurate labels Students document mistakes in AI outputs; justify accept/reject decisions
Operant Design Plan
Segment 2
Groups' revised behaviour modification plans posted to Padlet with peer comments via gallery walk Peer feedback via gallery walk; distributed expertise Evidence of human "override" of AI-generated plans; ethical reasoning documented
Synthesis Poster + 1-min Presentation
Segment 4
Group poster with analogy, 2 real-world applications, 1 limitation, and AI slogan adopt/modify/reject decision Peer-assessment using structured rubric; ZPD group synthesis Groups explicitly explain their AI adopt/modify/reject decision to the class
Exit Ticket
3 Questions
(1) One-word takeaway; (2) Continuing question; (3) Did AI help you learn today? Why/why not? Reflective self-assessment; informs next session adjustments Direct student feedback on AI integration effectiveness
๐Ÿค–Interactive: AI Critique Worksheet (Appendix A)

Practice evaluating AI-generated classical conditioning examples. Work through each scenario as you would in class.

Scenario 1 (AI generated): "A student feels nervous before an exam because she previously failed the same exam in the same room." Is this classical conditioning?

Scenario 2 (AI generated): "A child bitten by a dog is now afraid of all dogs." The AI labels this classical conditioning. Is the AI correct?

Scenario 3 (AI generated): "A student studies hard because studying earns praise from parents." The AI labels this classical conditioning. What should you flag?

๐Ÿ“Š4.2 Summative Assessment โ€” Learning Theory Portfolio (Due: 3 weeks)
ComponentDescriptionWeight
Individual Reflection Essay
800 words
Reflect on: (a) Which theory best explains a behaviour you have personally experienced? (b) How was your understanding shaped by peer discussion? (c) How has your thinking evolved over the lesson? 30%
Collaborative Case Study Analysis
Group Product
Apply learning theories to a complex behaviour (e.g., social media addiction, procrastination). Include: theory-driven explanation, limitations, cultural considerations. 30%
AI Use Transparency Statement
AI-Focused
Document every AI use: prompts, outputs, what was adopted/modified/rejected, and reasoning. Reflect on AI limitations in learning psychology. 15%
Peer Evaluation Evaluate group members' contributions using a rubric (participation, collaboration quality, conflict resolution). 10%
Reflection on Peer Feedback Reflect on how peer evaluations and in-class feedback shaped your final portfolio. 15%
๐Ÿค–AI Use Transparency Statement Rubric
CriteriaExcellent (4)Good (3)Developing (2)Beginning (1)
Critical Evaluation of AI Outputs Identifies limitations, biases, gaps with specific examples; clear justification for acceptance/rejection Identifies some limitations but accepts AI somewhat uncritically Mentions AI use but limited critical evaluation No evidence of critical evaluation
Independent Judgment Clearly articulates where human judgment overrode AI, with strong rationale based in psychology knowledge Shows some independent judgment but occasionally defers to AI uncritically Rarely demonstrates independent judgment Indicative of unreflective AI reliance
Transparency & Documentation Thorough, honest documentation of all AI interactions with precise detail Documents AI use but omits some details Sparse documentation Minimal or unclear AI use documentation
๐ŸคCollaborative Case Study Rubric (Social Constructivism)
CriteriaExcellentGoodDeveloping
Collaboration Quality Evidence of distributed expertise; all members contributed; disagreement handled constructively; synthesis of multiple perspectives Good collaboration but some asymmetry; synthesis present but less integrated Groupwork evident but product appears assembled from individual sections without true synthesis
Critical Synthesis of Theories Theory applied with depth; limitations addressed; connections between theories explicitly discussed Theory applied correctly but primarily sequential discussion rather than integrated synthesis One theory dominates; others absent or superficially addressed
๐Ÿค–4.3 AI-Supported Feedback & Learning Support
โš ๏ธ Key Design Principle

AI as supplement, never replacement. Instructor explicitly communicates: "AI may help you revise drafts, but the final responsibility for quality, accuracy, and ethics of your work rests with you โ€” and your human educators will always make the final judgment."

MechanismDescriptionInstructor Oversight
AI-Generated Draft Feedback
Grammarly / LanguageTool
Students may use AI grammar/style tools on draft essays. Students submit AI-modified drafts AND indicate what they changed based on AI suggestions. Instructor reviews student AI-change log to assess judgment and independent reasoning
Automated Rubric Feedback
Gradescope-like tool
AI provides formative feedback on portfolio sections against rubric criteria (e.g., "Your reflection addresses 'limitations' but doesn't discuss cultural considerations"). Instructor reviews all AI-generated feedback before releasing to students; adjusts or supplements as needed
AI-Assisted Peer Review
Turnitin Revision Assistant
AI flags structural concerns (e.g., "This paragraph lacks a topic sentence"), which students address before instructor final review. Instructor confirms AI flags are appropriate; provides personalised follow-up where AI feedback was inaccurate
AI-Feedback Interrogation Task After receiving AI-generated feedback, students submit a brief reflection: "Do you agree with the AI's assessment? What might the AI have missed? Where did you override the AI's feedback?" Used during individual check-ins (office hours) to discuss metacognitive skills
Calibration Session (Week 2) Instructor presents a "mystery draft" where AI feedback flags issues. Class votes on whether the AI feedback was accurate/harsh/misleading. Instructor facilitates the calibration session, correcting misconceptions about AI feedback
๐Ÿ”—5. Constructive Alignment Matrix
ILOTeaching ActivityAssessmentPedagogyAI Integration
ILO 1: Analyze classical conditioning Segment 1: Mini-lecture + AI critique activity; Think-Pair-Share Group AI critique worksheet; post-test Q1 Peer discussion labeling AI examples; co-construction AI examples provide error-rich stimuli for critical analysis
ILO 2: Differentiate theories Segments 1 & 2: Compare AI examples across theories; Bobo Doll extension Pre-test Q2 & Q4; post-test; portfolio case study Comparing/contrasting negotiated among peers AI output imperfect boundaries force differentiation
ILO 3: Apply operant conditioning Segment 2: Operant Design Challenge with AI-generated plans Portfolio case study; behavior modification plans Peer critique of AI-generated plans is collaborative task AI plan critique invites human override and judgment
ILO 4: Evaluate strengths/limitations Segment 3: Ethical critiques of Bobo Doll; media violence discussion Portfolio case study limitation sections; reflection essay Discussion-based co-construction of nuanced evaluations Critique of AI's omission of cultural/ethical nuances
ILO 5: Collaboratively synthesize theories Segment 4: Synthesis poster + 1-min presentations Peer evaluation; collaborative case study analysis Direct Social Constructivism โ€” ZPD activity AI integration required; students co-decide adopt/modify/reject
ILO 6: Critically evaluate AI outputs AI Literacy All segments โ€” AI tasks; AI journal (pre-class); AI reflection (closure) AI Use Transparency Statement; AI critique worksheets Instructor models critical AI interrogation; groups practice judgment Core AI literacy outcome: evaluate accuracy/bias/limitations
ILO 7: Reflect on AI ethics AI Ethics AI-Reflection discussion (closure); academic integrity discussion AI Use Transparency Statement; exit ticket Q3 Peer discussion of ethical AI use Ethical AI integration as intentional curriculum outcome