The use of e-rubrics for competence assessment in university students. Study on reliability of the instrument.

Abstract

Assessment is a curricular element that has undergone a major transformation in higher education as a result of different processes of educational reform. Educational research has been very fruitful in this field resulting in a shift of focus: assessment ‘for’ learning, sustainable, competency based assessment and an active role of the student. In a technological context, the e-rubrics have been established as a useful tool for conducting a proper evaluation process to current educational needs. The research results show its potential for self-regulation and self-efficacy of students, assessment quality and teaching improvement. But it is necessary to develop e-rubrics that meet criteria of reliability and validity. To this end two rubrics were designed for use in a subject’s degree in a group of students and the reliability of the instruments was analyzed. The reliability of the rubric has been assessed through internal consistency to what was used Cronbach Alpha. Reliability coefficients were obtained considered acceptable, but can be improved. Specific training in the use of the instrument for self-assessment and peer assessment, it is considered essential for successful implementation of e-rubrics. The article includes two rubrics used in the study.

Keywords

• evaluación de competencias
• rúbricas de evaluación
• métodos de evaluación
• fiabilidad
• educación superior