Last week I presented at the annual governors meeting about how we have enhanced assessment and feedback across the University. We made a remarkable rise in our NSS score in the assessment and feedback domain and a number of people…
Designing assessment for learning activities
Given its central role in student learning AFL should be seen as an integral part of the learning, teaching and assessment strategy of our programmes. Simply trying to bolt it on after modules have already been designed can be counter-productive…
Purpose of Assessment for Learning
The primary purpose of assessment for learning/formative assessment is to provide feedback to students. Wider than this it can motivate students to self regulate their learning, positively influence students’ self efficacy, improve meta-cognitive skills and develop their skills as lifelong…
Principle I
Develop a shared understanding of assessment and feedback within staff teams to create a coherent programme-level approach.