Description
Book Synopsis"As an overview, Developing Effective Assessment in Higher Education makes a very useful contribution to assessment literature, providing a publication that is relevant and accessible to practitioners whilst giving rigorous exploration of issues associated with student assessment. It should find a readership on that basis and will be welcomed as a considered and insightful contribution to the literature on student assessment." Higher Education Review
- What are the main issues when considering the design and management of effective assessment strategies for academic programmes?
- How should lecturers design and use assessment in university so that it helps students to learn, as well as judging their achievement?
- How can students be prepared for assessment, including peer, self and group assessment?
This book provides comprehensive practical guidance on managing and improving assessment within higher education. It tackles all stages in the as
Table of ContentsContributorsAcknowledgements
PART 1: INTRODUCTION AND CONTEXT
1.Introduction
2.The Evidence base for assessment practice in higher education
3.The conflicting purposes of assessmentValidity
PART 2: DEALING WITH ASSESSMENT
4.Teaching a module: maximising the potential of assessment
5.Preparing students for assessment
6.Marking
7.Providing effective feedback for learning
8.Moderation: towards greater consistency in markingSetting the context
9.Managing assessment in different roles
10. Supporting widening participation through assessment
PART 3: DEVELOPING ASSESSMENT
11. Planning a programme assessment strategy
12.Planning the assessment for a module
13. Diversifying assessment methods
14. Computer aided assessment
15. Professional development and assessment
References
Glossary
Index
